BIGDATA brings innovative health information technology tools and methods to effectively advance the mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).

Our center uses a Tri-Core Integrated Research Process to receive, review, and resource your project needs. These cores are: The Administrative, Methods and Health Informatics (MHI) and the Dissemination, Implementation, and Community Engagement (DICE) Cores. These Cores are designed to harness digital health data from devices such as smartphone apps and wearable activity devices, along with informatics, real-world data and advanced analytics, and community engagement to improve outcomes for patients diagnosed with rheumatologic, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases.

Mission

Our mission at the P30 BIGDATA Center is to drive transformative research in rheumatologic, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases by harnessing digital health, informatics, and advanced analytics to revolutionize care and improve patient outcomes.

Vision

Funded by the NIAMS, the center aims to enhance and improve outcomes for patients with rheumatologic, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases through innovative data-driven approaches.