GFV Expansion

The goal of this program is to socialize and increase awareness of GFV with key stakeholders and increase the usage of GFV within Arizona. It is expected that students will develop and execute strategies to expand the understanding and usage of GFV, which can include:

1. Developing and disseminating GFV promotional materials including newsletters, instructional videos, or webinars;
2. Working with state, local or tribal health departments, universities or the private sector to integrate the GFV API into their existing health monitoring systems;
3. Facilitating the adoption of the GFV toolkit to initiate a participatory surveillance program

Expected impact: The expansion of Global Flu View through increased awareness and integration efforts will elevate the platform's presence and utility within Arizona. By crafting and spreading promotional materials, the program aims to educate and engage stakeholders about the benefits and functionalities of GFV, leading to wider adoption and usage. Partnering with health departments and integrating the GFV API into existing systems can streamline influenza monitoring, making it more efficient and responsive. Initiating participatory surveillance programs further democratizes data collection, enabling a ground-up approach to flu tracking.

GFV Growth

The goal is to increase data points into the GFV ecosystem, enhancing the platform's analytical capabilities and its relevance locally and globally. It is expected that the student will develop and execute strategies to identify and acquire data sets of ILI participatory surveillance programs, that could include:

1. Connecting with ILI Participatory Surveillance (PS) platforms for integration into GFV, both within and outside the U.S.;
2. Inputting legacy PS data on acute respiratory infection symptoms from former programs, thereby supporting the training of machine learning models.

Expected impact: Focusing on the growth of GFV by enriching its dataset will substantially improve its analytical capabilities and global relevance. By assimilating data from both domestic and international ILI participatory surveillance platforms, and integrating historical PS data, GFV can offer more nuanced insights into influenza trends and outbreaks. This influx of diverse data points aids in refining machine learning models, leading to more accurate predictions.

GFV Utility

The goal is to assess the perceived utility of GFV from key stakeholders, exploring potential enhancements in the system. It is expected that the student will develop and execute assessment plans that may include:

1. Interviewing public health officials, researchers, and decision- makers to assess the utility of GFV and its features;
2. Interact with existing program partners identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.

Expected impact: Enhancing the utility of GFV hinges on a thorough assessment of its perceived value among key stakeholders. This direct engagement is crucial for identifying strengths, uncovering weaknesses, and pinpointing opportunities for improvement. Armed with this knowledge, GFV can be fine-tuned to meet the evolving needs of public health officials, researchers, and the wider community. This focus on utility ensures that GFV remains a relevant, user-centered tool that effectively supports public health decision-making and intervention strategies.