AIM-AHEAD Program for Artificial Intelligence Readiness

The AIM-AHEAD Program for Artificial Intelligence Readiness (PAIR) aims to enhance AI readiness among institutions across the nation.

To accomplish this, awardees of the program receive training on how to effectively leverage AIM-AHEAD resources to initiate AI projects, advance health research through improved grant writing skills, and foster collaboration with AIM-AHEAD by establishing institutional connections with AI/ML Health Research Labs. This approach is intended to generate knowledge that will contribute to the success of AI initiatives.

PAIR Breakout Session at the AIM-AHEAD Annual Meeting
PAIR Breakout Session at the AIM-AHEAD Annual Meeting

Program Goals

Strengthen Institutional AI-Readiness

Equip institutions with training and support to launch AI initiatives 

Accelerate AI-Driven Health Research

Support institutions in developing competitive research proposals and advancing innovative AI projects

Strengthen Collaboration in Clinical AI

Connect institutions with experts and partners through the AIM-AHEAD Consortium to advance AI/ML solutions in health research

Program Awardees

Developed for institutions and organizations facing challenges related to limited AI/ML infrastructure and resources, PAIR has strengthened foundations for sustainable success in AI/ML health research at numerous awardee institutions nationwide.

Cohort 1 (Phase 1)

Distribution of Cohort 1 Phase 1 Awardees by Hub
Distribution of Cohort 1 Phase 1 Awardees by Hub

Cohort 1 (Phase 2)

Distribution of Cohort 1 Phase 2 Awardees by Hub
Distribution of Cohort 1 Phase 2 Awardees by Hub

Geographical Distribution of Awardees by Institution

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 I Outcomes

The infographic to the right 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.

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Program Directors Gordon Gao, PhD, MBA; Toufeeq Syed, PhD; Harlan Jones, PhD;
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