Training program for improving mental health research using data science.
Official title: Research Training Program in Mental Health Biostatistics and Data Science
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10847982 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help future researchers learn advanced skills in data science and statistics to improve mental health studies, making it easier to understand and treat mental health disorders.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $110,844 |
| NIH project number | 1T32MH135856-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10847982 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are individuals pursuing advanced degrees in biostatistics, data science, or related fields with a focus on mental health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not pursuing academic or research careers in mental health or data science may not benefit directly from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to train predoctoral scholars in advanced biostatistical methods and data science specifically for mental health research. Participants will learn to utilize new technologies and complex research designs to better assess and understand mental health disorders. The training includes core skills in causal inference, clinical trial design, and machine learning, all tailored to address the challenges in mental health research. By collaborating with experts from Columbia University and affiliated institutions, the program seeks to enhance the quality and impact of mental health studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methodologies for understanding and treating mental health disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Other training programs in biostatistics and data science have shown success in enhancing research capabilities in various medical fields, indicating a strong potential for this approach in mental health.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Yuanjia — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Wang, Yuanjia
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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.