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AIM-AHEAD & NCATS HDSTP Training Program Clinical Advisors - COHORT 2, AIM-AHEAD

                     

We are excited to announce an opportunity for biomedical researchers to become Clinical Advisors for AI/ML Projects in support of the AIM-AHEAD National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) Training Program. Our mission is to foster diversity in AI/ML research by training individuals from diverse backgrounds, empowering them to apply their AI/ML data analysis skills to address challenges faced by communities underrepresented in biomedical research. We are seeking Clinical Advisors with subject matter experience to assist project teams on one of the following project topic areas:

  • COVID-19 and/or long COVID
  • Respiratory Health/Pulmonary Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Mental Health
  • Neurology
  • Cardiology
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Immunology
  • Maternal Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Minority Health & Health Disparities
  • Chronic Disease

Each trainee project team consists of 4 to 6 diverse early career professionals who have clinical science and data science backgrounds. All trainees have completed foundational training on using AI/ML in healthcare, and will be designing, conducting, and presenting an applied learning project using the National COVID Cohort Collaboration (N3C) Data Enclave. Instructors will guide the teams in the technical aspects of AI/ML, and we are seeking clinical advisors who can guide a team in selecting clinically-relevant variables, ensuring appropriate interpretation of results, and preparing their presentation(s) for a clinical audience. 

WHY SERVE AS A CLINICAL ADVISOR?

A clinical advisor meets with the trainee project team and provides subject matter expertise and guidance to ensure projects are clinically-appropriate, meaningful, and relevant.


Serving as a Clinical Advisor has many benefits and opportunities. Through your work with AIM-AHEAD & NCATS Health Data Science Training Program, you will:


  • Share your clinical expertise with emerging scientists,
  • Identify future collaborators,
  • Be in the know about future AIM-AHEAD and AI funding opportunities,
  • Hone your leadership skills,
  • Develop and expand your network, and
  • Give back to the research community.

Each Project Advisor will receive a $2,500 professional fee for their assistance.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

                1. Clinical expertise in one or more of the clinical topic areas listed above.
                2. Expertise in AI/ML, statistical analysis, EHR analysis or, social determinants of health preferred, but not required.
                3. Prior mentorship experience.
                4. Associated with an organization from a variety of different sectors, such as industry, non-profit organizations, healthcare organizations, faith-based institutions, or academic institutions.
                5. In good standing with their organization.
                6. Willing and able to meet and communicate with a trainee team by videoconference (e.g., Zoom), phone, and email from January to July 2025.

                EXPECTATIONS OF CLINICAL ADVISORS

                • Guide a team of NCATS trainees from January - July 2025, providing clinical insights to inform their health AI/ML research project (e.g., identifying clinically-relevant variables, ensuring appropriate interpretation of results, helping the team prepare a presentation for a clinical audience).
                • Meet virtually (e.g., Zoom) with teams bi-weekly to guide the design and conduct the project.
                • Provide continued support to project teams for adjustments to presentation for a clinical audience through September 15.
                • Communicate with the team by email for ad hoc questions
                • Facilitate communication and networking with other clinicians, if needed, to address project questions
                • Encourage and amplify these diverse early career professionals as they develop their skills and careers!


                Application Deadline: Friday, January 17, 2025, 11:59 pm ET

                Notification of Selection: no later than Monday, January 20, 2025

                For questions, please contact Desta Hagos at desta.hagos@howard.edu

                Click on this link to upload your CV (will open in a new window), then proceed to fill out the Survey below.



                First and Last Name:

                Email Address:

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                Primary Institution:

                Please select your first-choice Topic Area where you have subject matter expertise to serve as a Clinical Advisor:
                Please select your second-choice Topic Area where you have subject matter expertise to serve as a Clinical Advisor:
                Please select your third-choice Topic Area where you have subject matter expertise to serve as a Clinical Advisor:

                TERMS AND CONDITIONS

                1. Clinical Advisors should have expertise in AI/ML, statistical analysis, EHR analysis, or social determinants of health.

                2. Clinical Advisors must be associated with an organization (educational institution, private sector, community organization, etc.).

                3. AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center members and past recipients of AIM-AHEAD funded Programs are highly encouraged to serve as Clinical Advisors. Individuals currently compensated by AIM-AHEAD can participate as a Clinical Advisor but will NOT receive the stipend per NIH requirements.

                4. Clinical Advisors agree to the "Expectations of Clinical Advisors" above.

                5. Clinical Advisors will be in good standing with their organization.

                Do you agree with the Clinical Advisor Expectations and Terms and Conditions? * :