To speed HIV research, VUMC scientists are drafting droves of people who do not exist to serve as research subjects.

The move supports care coordination for thousands of patients who receive treatment at both organizations in Middle Tennessee.

The VUMC approach, based on the “Feeling Safe Program” developed by British psychologist Daniel Freeman, targets specific factors that contribute to persecutory delusions, including worry, safety behaviors, avoidance and hallucinations (such as hearing voices).

The new project will map Type 1 diabetes progression using multimodal artificial intelligence alongside a wide range of health data.

The grant extension will expand applications in research, clinical trials, registries and national collaborations.

The advancement transforms how scientists and clinicians can visualize and analyze complex tissues on a high-resolution map of cellular landscapes across entire tissue sections.

The study will analyze electronic health records, survey patients and clinicians, and use artificial intelligence to identify why many patients discontinue obesity treatment.