Program Snapshot
The NIH Common Fund’s Bridge to Artificial Intelligence (Bridge2AI) program will propel biomedical research forward by setting the stage for widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) that tackles complex biomedical challenges beyond human intuition. A key step in this process is generating new “flagship” data sets and best practices for machine learning analysis. Machine learning is a type of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that provides machines (like computers) the ability to automatically learn and improve from experience, without being explicitly programmed. The biomedical research community generates a wealth of data, but most of these data are not suitable for machine learning because they are incomplete. By bringing technological and biomedical experts together with social scientists and humanists, the Bridge2AI program will help bring solutions to this deficit by:
- Generating new flagship biomedical and behavioral data sets that are ethically sourced, trustworthy, well-defined, and accessible
- Developing software and standards to unify data attributes across multiple data sources and across data types
- Creating automated tools to accelerate the creation of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) and ethically sourced data sets
- Providing resources to disseminate data, ethical principles, tools, and best practices
- Creating training materials and activities for workforce development that bridges the AI, biomedical, and behavioral research communities
Hear from Co-Coordinator Dr. Grace Peng About the New Bridge2AI Program Awards!
Watch now to learn how the newly awarded Bridge2AI projects will accelerate the use of AI by the biomedical and behavioral research communities.
News & Announcements
Bridge2AI.org
Learn about the exciting work our researchers are doing.
Team Building & Networking
Visit the Bridge2AI Platform (registration required) to hear from NIH leaders, watch videos from the June 2021 Team Building Activities, and join the conversation on Slack.
The Promise of Bridge2AI
NIH Institute and Center Directors’ Welcome