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AIM-AHEAD - Where AI/ML Meets Health Research

AIM-AHEAD is a national program funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and launched in 2021. AIM-AHEAD was established to address inequities in the development and use of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) in biomedical research and healthcare.

The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) at University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth serves as the Leadership Core of the Administrative Coordinating Center (A-CC) and prime awardee for AIM-AHEAD, providing national leadership, governance, and operational coordination for the consortium.

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The Four North Stars of the AIM-AHEAD ConsortiumObjectives and Goals

North Star I

Enhancing AI/ML research by supporting underrepresented researchers and communities

 

North Star II

Increase knowledge, awareness and national-scale community engagement/empowerment in AI/ML

North Star III

Use AI/ML to address behavioral health, cardiometabolic health and cancer

North Star IV

Build community capacity and infrastructure in AI/ML to address community-centric health issues

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Difference Makers

Current Stats:
  • Nationwide Impact: Since its inception, AIM-AHEAD has supported 962 awardees across US and its territories under 25 different programs and initiatives
  • Research Advancement: More than 160 peer reviewed publications produced by AIM-AHEAD awardees, fellows, mentors and coordinating center teams.
  • Mentorship: Mentorship provided nationwide through AIM-AHEAD programs, supporting participants across diverse career stages, disciplines and institutions with 400-plus researchers and clinicians mentored and 75% active mentorship engagement

Our Impact and Significance

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10k+AIM-AHEAD Consortium Members
850+2025 & 2026 Annual Meeting Attendees
345+2025 & 2026 Abstract Submissions
962+Awardees Supported Nationwide

 

 

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Collaboration

Developing strong relationships and community ties

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Team Work

Building the future of healthcare together

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Research

Dedication to studying the positive impact of AI/ML

 

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