NURTURe: Nurse Scientists Using Research and Technology and AI to Uplift Resilient eHealth Outcomes - PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT The increasing ubiquity of digital technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) presents a transformative opportunity for health promotion and disease prevention, particularly in rural and other medically under- resourced populations. and individuals predisposed to chronic conditions. However, the gap between technological innovation and its implementation to address health outcomes remains significant. Nurse scientists, with their unique combination of clinical expertise and holistic understanding of patient care, are ideally positioned to bridge this gap. This T32 training program, based at Florida State University (FSU) College of Nursing and implemented through its Institute on Digital Health and Innovation (IDHI), and with support from College of Medicine’s interdisciplinary Center for Translational Behavioral Science (CTBS), aims to prepare nurse-trained postdoctoral fellows to lead interdisciplinary research that leverages technology to improve prevention and health management outcomes in a variety of populations. Bridging the domains of digital health technology, nursing science, and compassionate care requires advanced training that encompasses technical skills, implementation science, and community engagement. This T32 program will equip nurse-trained postdoctoral fellows with the skills and knowledge to: (1) Design, test, and scale up digital health and AI interventions tailored to the needs of a variety of populations (e.g., emerging adults, rural residents, etc.); (2) Translate technological innovations into scalable, sustainable practices that address health outcomes; and (3) Collaborate across disciplines and multisectoral partners to lead research that bridges the divide between clinical and community practice, technological development, and health policy. FSU is uniquely positioned to lead this effort, providing an ideal environment for fostering interdisciplinary research to support postdoctoral nurse scientists toward research independence. The collaborative leadership of MPIs Dr. Lisa Hightow-Weidman, Dr. Jing Wang, and Dr. Sylvie Naar ensures a breadth of expertise spanning nursing, technology, health promotion, community engagement, translational behavioral science and implementation science. The T32 program, NURTURe: Nurse Scientists Using Research and Technology and AI to Uplift Resilient eHealth Outcomes, directly aligns with the National Institute of Nursing Research’s (NINR) priorities by addressing optimizing health for all through innovative research. By focusing on training the next generation of nurse scientists to develop and test digital health technology solutions, this program will advance the field of nursing science and contribute to a more responsive healthcare system. Trainees of this program will emerge as leaders capable of driving transformative change in health promotion, disease prevention, and disease self- management. By addressing these critical areas through cutting-edge research and training, this program supports NINR’s mission to advance nursing science and improve health outcomes across all communities with a solutions orientation, employing innovative and rigorous science.
