NIH Reporter #5R01DE031134-04

Development of Web-Based Disease Assessment Tool for Periodontal Disease and Diabetes at VCU

This opportunity is a grant-funded project at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA, supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). - Government Buyer: - Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, VA - National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) as the funding agency - Project Scope: - Develop a personalized disease index and a web-based tool (using R Shiny) to assess the influence of sex on periodontal disease and diabetes - Leverage large national datasets and longitudinal data for analysis - Create a cross-sectional risk index and an interactive web application for clinical use - Products/Services Requested: - Software development for a web-based tool (R Shiny) - Data analysis services for disease index creation - Unique Requirements: - Expertise in software development, data analysis, and population health research - Application of advanced statistical methods to large-scale health data - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated funding amount is $482,745

Description

This NIH-funded project at Virginia Commonwealth University aims to develop a personalized disease index and web tool to assess the impact of sex on periodontal disease and diabetes, utilizing large national datasets and longitudinal data. The project involves creating a cross-sectional risk index and an interactive web application for clinical use. The tool will be developed using R Shiny and is intended for future patient assessment. The funding amount is $482,745 for the period from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026.

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