My Research

Title: AI Weather Systems and Asthma Management 

PI: Dr. Kates

Institution: University of Florida College of HPNP

Time: 2 whole semesters

Research Focus: 

This research project seeks to investigate the link between meteorological factors and asthma prevalence by utilizing logistic regression analysis, artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, and GraphCast software. The aim is to better understand how environmental variables such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure influence asthma. By leveraging historical weather data and asthma prevalence statistics, the study will build predictive models to identify key predictors and nonlinear relationships. Additionally, dynamic visualizations generated through GraphCast will offer the public and policymakers insights into how these weather factors impact asthma prevalence, supporting more effective prevention and management strategies.

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Project Responsibilities:

The research team will be responsible for collecting historical weather data and asthma statistics, followed by preprocessing the datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency for analysis. The team will implement logistic regression models to examine the relationships between weather parameters and asthma prevalence. AI methods will be employed to improve the accuracy of predictive modeling, and dynamic visualizations will be developed using GraphCast software. The project also requires regular reporting of progress and results, management of computational resources, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure actionable insights are communicated effectively. Lastly, the budget will be managed to cover data acquisition, software tools, and personnel costs throughout the research timeline.

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​​​OTHER RESEARCH:

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Title:  Multi-National General Surgery Residency Curriculum Review: Steps Toward a Common Curriculum

• Our team presented an abstract at the 60th annual West African College of Surgeons (WACS) 60th conference in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

• This research focuses on an international surgical curriculum review for resident surgeons working throughout Africa and the United States. This effort aimed to create a cohesive, standardized, and adaptable curriculum prepares general surgery residents to deliver high-quality care and pave the way for licensure reciprocity among trainees to meet the evolving demands of the profession globally.