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Clinicians and data scientists collaborate to address real-world critical care issues and improve patient care.
Save the Date!
2025 Discovery Datathon
Dates: July 19-20, 2025
The Society of Critical Care Medicine's (SCCM) Datathon, from Discovery, the Critical Care Research Network, is designed to synthesize critical problem solving and data analytics, promote multiprofessional collaboration, and increase data science knowledge and innovation.
No previous data science knowledge is required. Data scientist students receive complimentary registration and are eligible to receive travel support. Find more information in the Frequently Asked Questions section.
Datathons are immersive learning experiences that plunge participants into the real world of data analysis. By tackling concrete critical care problems using an interactive approach, participants gain hands-on experience in understanding the problem, designing studies, exploring datasets, adapting their approach based on the data, and refining their models.
Datathons foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, bringing together professionals with diverse expertise. In a team environment, participants learn to leverage each other's strengths and perspectives, building a shared understanding of the problem and developing innovative solutions. This collaborative approach promotes multiprofessional education, preparing participants to work effectively in the increasingly complex landscape of data science and its applications.
As big data and machine learning continue to revolutionize healthcare, datathons provide vital educational opportunities for participants to improve the care of critically ill and injured patients and the world around us.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Datathon!
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| Using a Large Multicenter ICU Dataset: Are There Differences in Frequency of Nursing Documentation with Respect to Hospital Mortality Independent of Illness Severity? Is This Relationship Modified Among Underrepresented Minorities? Topic: Health Equity and Diversity Team #2 | What Is the Impact of Mechanical Power on Cardiogenic Shock? Topic: Patient Outcomes and Risk Stratification Team #3 | Predicting Extubation Failure in the ICU Topic: Treatment Optimization Team #5 |
Three teams were selected as winners, one from each category (healthy equity and diversity, patient outcomes and risk stratification, and treatment optimization). The winning teams have the opportunity to present at the 2025 Critical Care Congress in Orlando, Florida. Plan to attend Congress to support their hard work and to continue to advance critical care research. Registration opens this summer. Sign up for alerts!
