Data and Research Core (DRC)
Address research priorities and needs to form an inclusive basis for AI/ML
The mission of the AIM-AHEAD Data and Research Core (DRC) is to broaden the diversity and representation of data in AI/ML and expand its availability to diverse teams of researchers to address health disparities.
AIM-AHEAD has curated two data resources for approved health equity research and training projects funded by the program. Both feature electronic health record (EHR) and social and environmental determinants of health (SEDOH) data with an emphasis on historically underserved and under-represented populations.
From OCHIN OCHIN, a nonprofit health care innovation center with a core mission to advance health equity, operates the most comprehensive database on primary healthcare and outcomes of safety net patients in the U.S., connected by OCHIN Epic EHR system, representing 6 million patients from 170 health systems and 1,600 clinic sites across 33 states.
From MedStar Health The MedStar Health System and the MedStar Health Research Institute (MHRI) include an extensive network of clinical facilities in the mid-Atlantic region, including 10 hospitals and over 200 affiliated facilities connected by MedStar’s Cerner EHR system, representing 5 million unique patients with approximately 48% African American patients.
DRC Office Hours
Discover the power of AIM-AHEAD provided data. Are you eager to leverage the extensive data resources offered by AIM-AHEAD data providers for your Call for Proposal (CFP) needs? Or perhaps you're an existing awardee with inquiries about the valuable DRC data? Look no further! OCHIN and AADB are committed to standing by your side, providing support every step of the way. Unlock the full potential of your research or training endeavors by joining us for our highly anticipated office hours.Our interactive sessions provide a golden opportunity to tap into our dedicated team's expertise, as we address your questions and concerns while pointing you towards other valuable AIM-AHEAD resources. Remember, your success is our priority. Together, let's embrace the transformative power of data and forge a path toward health equity.
The DRC and Infrastructure Core also collaborate to assist AIM-AHEAD awardees in locating other data sources to support their projects. As part of its mission to diversify datasets used in AI/ML, AIM-AHEAD has conducted a landscape survey to raise awareness about datasets that may be of interest to the research community. Each dataset has its own governance process and rules for access.
