Our Mission

THRIVE-TN is dedicated to empowering new and emerging researchers, educators, and students in Tennessee and the Mid-South region by providing interdisciplinary training in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) and National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot resources.

Through collaborative workshops, community engagement, and strategic partnerships, we aim to address critical health disparities—such as chronic diseases, maternal and infant health issues, and access gaps in underserved rural and urban areas—by fostering innovative, AI-driven solutions that bridge medical, biotechnological, computational, and cyberinfrastructure disciplines.

We commit to building research capacity, promoting ethical AI practices, and leveraging regional networks like the TN Health Disparities Advisory Group to drive equitable health advancements and interdisciplinary collaborations.