Key Points
Question
Which applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in biomedical research could generate the most translational value (ie, ability to lead to development that has measurable value for human health)?
Findings
In this cohort study using bibliometric analysis, 2 citation-based metrics were used as proxies for translational impact, and 75 unique medical applications of AI were identified from a set of 16 629 National Institutes of Health awards related to AI, using natural language processing. Varied applications were found to have high translatability, but bias against applications in basic biochemical analysis was evident.
Meaning
These findings suggest that National Institutes of Health award data applications of AI in biomedical research are not equivalent: some demonstrate greater potential for translational impact than others.
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