History
The Individualized Data Analysis Organization (IDAO) is a non-profit working group, created in 2017 on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus out of recognition that new methods were needed in order to analyze and apply the type of high-density data being generated by implantable and wearable devices, as well as through large databases of shopping and purchase data. Dr. Michael Rosenberg, the founder and director, is a faculty cardiac electrophysiologist, who after extensive experience with management of implantable devices (i.e., pacemakers) realized that a large amount of data being generated about patient physiology was being largely discarded and ignored in many clinical situations. In search of novel approaches, both clinical and analytical, Dr. Rosenberg formed the IDAO with the goal of creating an open platform that would be capable of leveraging the vast computational and analytical knowledge available in the internet community, with motivated users and patients seeking better ways to use their own data, and thus improve their health. Formed at a time when data security and privacy concerns were building a barrier toward further research efforts, the IDAO has adopted the mantra that patients should be partners in the research process, not subjects. As such, our goal is to create a win-win situation in which, through sharing data about themselves, patients gain greater understanding about their own health, and what they can do to improve it.
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Our Apps
A personalized data analysis application to analyze data from a Fitbit wearable device. Will analyze patterns in steps, sleep, heart rate, or any other metric collected by the Fitbit watch. Allows the user to examine the effects of an intervention, such as starting an exercise program, as well as compare (and compete) with friends. Recently added messaging function perfect to talk trash or to provide motivation.
The iMTracker is a lifestyle evaluation tool (available on iTunes and Google Play stores) that can determine whether lifestyle factors might be associated with daily outcomes. This application allows the user to select a given outcome that is causing trouble each day (for example, headaches) and enter data for other possible factors (variables) that might be correlated on that day, or the day before. For example, a person might enter caffeine, meditation, or daily exercise as his or her variables. After a given number of days, the app will provide the user with a score based on the Phi statistic for how strong the correlation might be. At least 3 days of data is required to get a score, although the more data collected, the stronger the association. The iMTracker is strictly for entertainment uses only, and users should not make any changes in their lifestyle or habits without first consulting their physician.
Prototype decision aid to guide providers in the selection of the appropriate dose of the anti-arrhythmic medication dofetilide (Tikosyn, Pfizer). This application examines clinical characteristics to determine the optimal dose of dofetilide to initiate on inpatients, and is based on clinical research by our team. Note that this application is in beta-testing, and is not approved for clinical uses.
Our Sponsors
The Individualized Data Analysis Organization is part of the University of Colorado Denver on the Anschutz Medical Campus. The IDAO is one of several working groups formed within the division to provide advanced methods for data collection and storage, analysis, and delivery of results to improve care of patients and advance research. In addition to support from the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Colorado Health (UCHealth) hospital system, our research is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
