NYU-Moi Data Science for Social Determinants Training Program
The following grant was awarded by, is supported by, is administered by or is in partnership with the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Funding Fogarty Program
Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa)
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
NYU-Moi Data Science for Social Determinants Training Program
Principal Institution
Moi University College of Health Sciences
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Mwangi, Ann; Chunara, Rumi; Vedanthan, Rajesh
Project Contact Information
Email:
annwsum@gmail.com
Year(s) Awarded
2021-2026
Country
Kenya
Collaborators
New York University
Brown University
NIH Partners
OD/NIH; NCI
Project Description
The main goal of the Data Science for Health Determinants (DSHD) initiative which is led by Moi University in collaboration with New York University and Brown University is to cultivate the next generation of data science leaders who will be trained to harness and analyze complex data from multiple sources, including surveys, internet-based platforms, and other digital datasets, to generate insights into the determinants of health. Over the past four years, we have trained Moi University PhD students, Post Doctoral Scholars and Faculty Fellows at NYU and developed a data science track within an existing MSc. Health Informatics program at Moi University. The remaining project period will focus on training data science MSc students, supporting research for the PhD, Post Doctoral and Faculty fellows, and development of data science track at PhD level at Moi University as well as capacity strengthening and mentorship of the various levels of the trainees.
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