Purpose

The AIM-AHEAD Program for Artificial Intelligence Readiness (PAIR) was designed to improve AI readiness for under-resourced institutions by leveraging AIM-AHEAD resources to jump-start AI and health disparities research and grant writing, and by establishing institutional bonding with AIM-AHEAD via AI/ML Health Research Labs to generate knowledge for AI success.

About AIM-AHEAD

AIM-AHEAD is an initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health that is dedicated to promoting workforce development in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), with emphasis on reducing health disparities. Led by the AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center, this program has cultivated a nationwide consortium that embraces transparency aimed at leveraging AI/ML to enhance health outcomes across under-resourced communities. Through the establishment of strategic partnerships, targeted research programs, and engagement with key stakeholders, AIM-AHEAD continues to bolster participation and foster meaningful involvement within the AI/ML and healthcare field.

Participants

Developed for under-resourced institutions and organizations, PAIR has strengthened foundations for sustainable success in AI/ML health disparities research at numerous awardee institutions nationwide.

Cohort 1 Phase 1 Awardees

Regional Distribution of Awardees - Cohort 1 (Phase 1)

Cohort 1 Phase 2 Awardees

Regional Distribution of Awardees - Cohort 1 (Phase 2)

Impact

Through the implementation of a two-phase funding model, PAIR has connected awardee institutions from across the United States with AIM-AHEAD resources, AI/ML and health experts, and grant-writing coaches to help establish AI/ML Health Research Labs which host cross-disciplinary teams for research projects and grant writing.

Cohort 1 Phase 1 Outcomes

The infographic below provides a snapshot of key metrics from the AIM-AHEAD Program for Artificial Intelligence Readiness (PAIR) for Cohort 1 Phase 1, which comprised of 15 awardee institutions. It highlights participation, mentorship, resource development, and awardee achievements, all of which have contributed to advancing the program’s goals.

Program Inquiries

All questions and inquiries regarding this program can be directed to the PAIR HelpDesk. Please create a help ticket here: HelpDesk - Submit a Ticket