Collaborative Research: Conference: NAIRR Pilot Expansion: FA1: Mid-South Conferences on CyberInfrastructure Advances to Enable Interdisciplinary AI Research in Health

NSF Award Search · 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT · $28,082 · view on nsf.gov ↗

Abstract

Tennessee Technological University, the University of Tennessee Knoxville, Meharry Medical College, and Vanderbilt University have joined in this project to address health challenges via Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) infused workshops and training. At present, Tennessee ranks 44th among the 50 states in national health outcomes. This project will advance the use of modern, AI/ML-enabled computer technology in medical research and healthcare delivery. At the heart of the project is a three-part workshop series, powered by National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot resources aimed at accelerating interdisciplinary research at the intersection of advanced cyberinfrastructure, AI/ML, and health outcomes. These workshops train participants in high-performance computing, cloud-based AI applications, and open data tools, while fostering sustained collaboration among medical professionals, engineers, scientists, and students who participate. Workshop course content and outcomes will be shared with the NSF NAIRR program and broadly with the public. This project brings together leaders in medical AI/ML research at Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee, along with emerging research cyberinfrastructure centers such as Meharry Medical College. It builds upon collaborative frameworks previously advanced by the AI Tennessee Initiative, a statewide initiative led by UT Knoxville and TN Tech's AI Center---structures that have demonstrated success

Key facts

NSF award ID
2526364
Awardee
Meharry Medical College (TN)
SAM.gov UEI
DLTJBDQBGBC9
PI
Lei Qian
Primary program
01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
All programs
Estimated total
$28,082
Funds obligated
$28,082
Transaction type
Standard Grant
Period
07/01/2025 → 12/31/2026