Training a diverse workforce in addiction data science
Developing A Diverse Workforce: Advancing Data Science for Addiction Research and Professional Training (ADAPT)
This study is creating training programs to help people from different backgrounds learn about addiction and how it connects with mental health and pain, so they can better understand and work with addiction data to improve health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11015112 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance addiction data science literacy by developing training programs that promote diversity in the workforce. It addresses the complexities of addiction, including its intersection with mental health and chronic pain, and how these factors affect data collection and analysis. By creating a short course and scalable educational content focused on addiction data analytics, the project seeks to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to contribute to the field. The initiative emphasizes health equity and aims to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and data science.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals from diverse backgrounds interested in pursuing careers in addiction research and data science.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in or do not have a background in data science or addiction research may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and knowledgeable workforce in addiction data science, ultimately improving addiction treatment and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of integrating diversity into addiction data science training is innovative, similar initiatives in other fields have shown success in enhancing workforce diversity and improving outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brooks, Amber Keller — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Brooks, Amber Keller
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.