Arman Oganisian and Roee Gutman Approved for ~$1 Million for Study on Bayesian Machine Learning for Causal Inference in EHR data with Missing Covariates

Funds awarded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

A research team at the Brown University Center for Statistical Science has been approved for a $920,991 funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) for a methodology study on Bayesian Machine Learning for Causal Inference in EHR data with Missing Covariates.

The study was selected through a highly competitive review process in which patients, caregivers and other stakeholders joined scientists to evaluate the proposals. Oganisian and Gutman’s funding award has been approved pending completion of a business and programmatic review by PCORI staff and issuance of a formal award contract.
  
PCORI is an independent, nonprofit organization authorized by Congress with a mission to fund patient- centered comparative clinical effectiveness research that provides patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information they need to make better informed health and healthcare decisions.
  

Bayesian Machine Learning for Causal Inference in Electronic Health Record Data with Missing Covariates

This study is among the latest methodology studies that PCORI has funded to address gaps in comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) methods. These studies provide results that guide researchers in planning future studies and improve the strength and quality of evidence generated by CER.

Details about the study can be found on the PCORI web site

This study was selected for its potential to address a high-priority methodological gap in patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research. Improving methods for conducting CER helps ensure this research generates sound, trustworthy evidence to help patients and those who care for them become more empowered decision makers. We look forward to following the study’s progress and working with Brown University to share its results.

Nakela L. Cook, M.D., MPH PCORI Executive Director