Are you ready to sharpen your data science skills while tackling a critical global health issue? On behalf of the Institute for Global Health, the Pediatric Sepsis Data CoLaboratory (Sepsis CoLab), the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS), and Duke University, we’re excited to announce that the 2024 Pediatric Sepsis Data Challenge is now open for registration!
What is the challenge? Participants are tasked with developing an open-source algorithm to predict in-hospital mortality in children using a unique, synthetically generated dataset based on real clinical data.
Who can participate? Whether you’re new to data science or a seasoned expert, we encourage everyone to join—students, faculty, and professionals from nonprofit, academic, government, and industry sectors are all welcome. Form a team of 2-5 members or connect with others on our discussion board to collaborate, learn, and contribute to life-saving innovations in pediatric care!
How do I sign up? Learn more about the 2024 Pediatric Data Challenge and register here!
Only one representative from each team needs to complete the application form. The challenge will officially launch on November 4th, 2024, and all teams must be registered by December 11th, 2024. Looking for teammates? Solo participants can connect with others on the 2024 Pediatric Sepsis Data Challenge discussion board. Just request access and collaborate!
Q&A Webinar & Networking Session! Join challenge organizers Mark Ansermino and Rishi Kamaleswaran on Monday, October 21st at 9:00 AM PDT for a challenge Q&A webinar. In this hour-long session, the hosts will address your questions and delve deeper into the challenge details including the data, the challenge problem, and evaluation criteria. Participants are encouraged to submit questions to charly.huxford@bcchr.ca ahead of this event.
After the session, there will be a virtual networking event at 10:00 AM PDT for those looking to connect with potential teammates. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate and meet others in the challenge community!
Please RSVP for the event here to receive a zoom link. Questions? Email Charly Huxford (charly.huxford@bcchr.ca).
