Data Science in ‘Full Bloom’

Happy Spring from the Center for Health Data Science!

In this issue of the CHDS Newsletter, we share a recap of exciting events, seminars, collaborations,as well as a staff spotlight and upcoming events. Thank you for staying connected with us! 

With Gratitude,

Debbie Cheng
Executive Director

Center for Health Data Science


CHDS Highlights


DataHub

In December 2025, we launched DataHub, a new research infrastructure initiative designed to help investigators discover, access, and responsibly use complex health data to support AI-driven and convergent health research. Learn more from our DataHub presentations and visit our recently launched webpage for more info on resources and how to connect with us!

 


Staff Spotlight: Nina L Cesare, PhD

Dr. Nina Cesare, Research Scientist, shares about her work at BUSPH.


2026 CHDS DataHub Pilot Awards

Congratulations to the 2026 DataHub Pilot Award Recipients! These awards support interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at developing competitive grant proposals that leverage one or more key data resources — including All of Us, MarketScan, and DataAxle — to advance data-driven, convergent research in health and biomedical science.


AIDA + CHDS Event Series

We are excited to continue our collaboration with BU’s AI Development Accelerator (AIDA). Click below to view past events and stay up to date on future events!


Upcoming Events