Through a relationship with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), students and faculty at WesternU are eligible to participate in ongoing studies and develop their own research projects with the All of Us research program.
Find out how you can help improve the future of health.
What is the All of Us Research Program?
The NIH All of Us Research Program is building one of the largest biomedical data resources of its kind with health data from a diverse group of participants across the United States.
WesternU researchers now have access to an expansive NIH research hub that offers one of the largest and most diverse cohort datasets available. Josh Matacotta, PsyD, MA, Associate Professor of Behavioral Medicine and Vice Dean of the College of Health Sciences, is leading efforts to coordinate access and support faculty use of these research tools.
Data sources include:
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) standardized using the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) Common Data Model (CDM)
- Biosamples and bioassays from blood, saliva, and/or urine samples
- Survey responses on identities and background, overall health, lifestyles, medical histories, healthcare access, and more
- Physical measurements obtained when joining the program
- Heart rate, physical activity, and sleep data tracked by wearable devices
What is Precision Medicine?
Precision medicine is an individualized approach to health care that focuses on developing personalized treatments for patients. It considers the patient's environment, lifestyle, family health history, and genetic makeup. It acknowledges that specific treatments work differently for people with different backgrounds and treats patients as individuals. Through this method, each person's specific medical decisions and treatments can be customized to the individual rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach.
For Participants
Individuals who enroll in the All of Us Research Program contribute to improving the health of future generations. Participants may also learn about their own health. At participating health care provider organizations (HPOs), people can learn more about the All of Us Research Program and join the program.