Understanding health disparities and predicting risks for HIV-related infections
Official title: Localizing Health Disparities and Predicting Morbidity and Mortality for HIV-Related Opportunistic Infections
Funded at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · NIH-11009209 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how differences in healthcare access can affect the risk of serious infections and death for people with HIV/AIDS, and it uses advanced technology to see how expanding Medicaid in the Southern U.S. could help improve hospital stays and survival rates for these individuals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $191,484 |
| NIH project number | 1K08AI181606-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11009209 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living with HIV/AIDS, particularly those in the Southern United States who may be affected by health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV/AIDS or those outside the Southern United States may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how health disparities affect the risk of opportunistic infections and mortality in individuals with HIV/AIDS. By utilizing artificial intelligence, the study aims to simulate the impact of Medicaid expansion in the Southern United States on hospitalization and mortality rates related to these infections. The research will analyze extensive hospitalization data to identify inequities and develop predictive models for individual patient outcomes. This approach seeks to enhance understanding of the factors contributing to health disparities and improve care for those affected by HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare strategies that reduce the risk of opportunistic infections and mortality among individuals with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using data science and AI to address health disparities, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bielick, Catherine — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Bielick, Catherine
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.