A Holiday Message from AIM-AHEAD
As this year comes to a close, the AIM-AHEAD Communications Hub would like to express our sincere appreciation to all members of the AIM-AHEAD Consortium, including our leadership teams, partners, program participants, and collaborators across the nation, for a year of outstanding achievement and impact. The progress made this year reflects the dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit of our community, and we are grateful for the collective effort that continues to advance our mission.
During this holiday season, we hope everyone has the opportunity to rest, recharge, and connect in meaningful ways. To those traveling, we wish you safe journeys, and to all, moments of reflection and cheer.
Looking ahead to 2026, we are excited to build on this momentum, foster new collaborations, and continue to support initiatives that strengthen the AIM-AHEAD Community and support advancements in biomedical research through the implementation of AI/ML. We extend our warmest wishes for a healthy, productive, and rewarding New Year!
AIM-AHEAD Connect Course Spotlight
VADSTI Data Science Training Program
- Course Directors:
- Toufeeq Syed, PhD
- John Kwagyan, PhD
- Level: No prerequisites for research knowledge topics. A basic undergraduate knowledge of algebra and probability is recommended for content knowledge topics.
- Format: Modular, asynchronous,
self-paced - Total Modules: 9
Overview: This training series introduces foundational data science concepts, Python programming, and core analytic methods used in clinical, biomedical, and genomic research. Participants gain hands-on experience with statistics, data exploration, visualization, and predictive analytics through recorded lectures and assignments from Howard University’s Virtual Applied Data Science Training Institute.
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What isAIM-AHEAD?
The National Institutes of Health’s AIM-AHEAD program was established to create mutually beneficial and coordinated partnerships to empower researchers and communities across the United States in the development of AI/ML models and enhance the capabilities of this emerging technology, beginning with electronic health record (EHR) data. Read More
**Please note that, consistent with NIH practice and applicable law, funded programs may not use the race, ethnicity, or sex of prospective program participants or faculty as an eligibility or selection criteria. The race, ethnicity, or sex of candidates will not be considered by AIM-AHEAD in the application review process or when making funding decisions.**
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