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A Roadmap to Innovation and Data Science for Researchers, Faculty, and Students.
Susan McBride1, Dixie Rose1, Alex Baham2
1School of Nursing, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX.
Computers, Informatics, Nursing : CIN
|June 2, 2026
Summary
The University of Texas at Tyler established an Institute for Health Innovation, Data Science, and Research to address skill gaps in big data analytics for health sciences. This initiative aims to improve health outcomes through enhanced data science competencies.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Data Science in Healthcare
- Interprofessional Education
Background:
- Electronic health records (EHRs) and advanced analytics generate vast health data.
- Limited faculty and researcher expertise hinders the utilization of big data in health sciences.
- A gap exists in training for data science, predictive modeling, and artificial intelligence (AI) within behavioral, health professions, public health, and nursing fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish an Institute for Health Innovation, Data Science, and Research (IHI-DSR) at UT Tyler.
- To address the deficit in knowledge and skills for utilizing big data and advanced analytics.
- To foster an interprofessional collaborative model across health schools.
Main Methods:
- Establishing the Institute for Health Innovation, Data Science, and Research (IHI-DSR).
- Adopting an interprofessional collaborative model.
- Developing research and curriculum in data science and advanced analytics.
- Providing interprofessional education and development opportunities.
Main Results:
- The IHI-DSR was established to support research and curriculum development.
- The institute provides interprofessional education and development opportunities.
- A roadmap for success for innovation and data science labs is outlined.
Conclusions:
- The IHI-DSR addresses critical needs in health data science education and research.
- An interprofessional approach is key to leveraging big data in healthcare.
- The outlined roadmap provides a strategy for educating healthcare professionals and preparing researchers.
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