Award
NIH Reporter #5R01EY036092-02
The Development of Clinically-Motivated and Explainable Machine-Learning-Based Image Classifiers to Detect Trachoma
Recipient
Not specified
Award Amount
$461,250.00
Ceiling
$461,250.00
Awarded
January 30, 2026
Identifier
5R01EY036092-02
Award for developing explainable machine-learning image classifiers to detect trachoma, funded by NIH NEI with a budget of $461,250 for FY 2026, running from 2025 to 2030.
Description
The project focuses on developing AI-based image classifiers for trachoma detection using smartphone-based imaging, machine learning models, and deployment on mobile hardware. It aims to improve diagnostic accuracy for active trachoma in low-income regions.