Advancing human health with data and AI-driven innovation.
The Health Data Exploration & Analytics Lab (HEAL), established under the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society and generously supported by a gift from Accenture, is a pioneering interdisciplinary research hub dedicated to addressing human health issues through the innovative use of data science and AI.
HEAL collaborates with researchers from academia, industry, and community partners to leverage diverse data sources to drive impactful research, translational and implementation science, and policy solutions. By fostering co-creation and co-innovation with stakeholders and communities, HEAL aims to bridge the gap between research and societal applications.
Our mission:
HEAL is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research and translation in health data science and AI to address various health-related challenges. Through ethical and responsible use of data, AI, and technology, the lab aims to:
- Develop a comprehensive framework for co-creation and co-innovation with stakeholders and communities.
- Identify and address critical health challenges through collaborative research and innovative approaches.
- Promote social good and well-being by enabling informed decision-making using data analytics and AI.
- Design tailored interventions and public policies that reduce health gaps and advance the Common Good.
- Empower communities and policymakers with actionable insights drawn from diverse and inclusive health data.
- Create sustainable, scalable solutions that target the root causes of health gaps.
Our vision:
HEAL envisions a world where health burdens at every level are significantly reduced through data-driven insights and AI-powered solutions. By fostering an ecosystem rooted in collaboration, innovation, and open science, HEAL seeks to advance the Common Good through transformative technology, positioning Notre Dame and Lucy Family Institute as a global leader in health AI and data science for social impact.
