Training healthcare professionals to use synthetic healthcare data
Official title: SYNthetic Healthcare DAta Platform for Data SciEnce Training ("SYNAPSE")
Funded at National University of Rwanda · NIH-10932296 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a training program for healthcare workers in Rwanda to help them use advanced computer-generated health data better, so they can improve patient care and outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National University of Rwanda NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kigali, Rwanda) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $199,646 |
| NIH project number | 5UE5HL172181-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932296 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include healthcare professionals, researchers, and students in Rwanda and nearby regions interested in data science and healthcare.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in healthcare training or data science may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a training program for healthcare professionals in Rwanda and surrounding regions to effectively use synthetic healthcare data generated by advanced software. The program involves partnerships with several institutions, including the University of Rwanda and Washington University in St. Louis, to provide hands-on training and mentorship. Participants will engage in short courses and mentored research projects, enhancing their skills in data science and healthcare applications. The goal is to improve healthcare outcomes through better data utilization and analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower healthcare professionals with the skills to leverage synthetic data for improved patient care and health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs in data science have shown success in enhancing healthcare delivery and research capabilities in various regions.
Where this research is happening
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National University of Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tumusiime, David — National University of Rwanda
- Study coordinator: Tumusiime, David
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.