“… By evaluating multiple factors of health information from individuals — such as genetic, lifestyle, environmental, and metabolomic data — the process of diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions ailing millions may significantly improve.”
“This advancement is at the heart of the program, the aim of which is to collect data from one million or more American volunteers over their lifespans to accelerate research and improve health outcomes. It hopes to meet this participant goal by 2023. Most importantly, it aims to serve those who have been historically left out in medical research…”
“Different technologies and platforms are also being used to collect information, including gathering data from participants’ electronic health records, bio-wearable devices, and certain mobile applications…”
“All of Us partnered with Fitbit through its “bring-your-own-device” program that allows researchers to connect to participants’ Fitbit devices to pull personally tracked health data. The team is exploring other technologies from other companies who have their own bio-wearables, such as Apple and Samsung, and intend to distribute devices to measure activity.”
“The program also has its own mobile application that allows participants to complete surveys and access program information on their smartphones. In addition to using a cardiorespiratory fitness app to track heart and lung health, the program is looking into next-generation development of mood apps to collect participants’ emotional states…” Read the full article here.
Source: NIH ‘All of Us’ Aims to Transform Health Care Through Precision Medicine – By Faith Ryan, July 7, 2019. GovernmentCIO.
