A.J. Drexel Autism Institute Events

Upcoming Event

Monday, May 19, 2025 @ 3-4pm

The Data Core for the Autism Institute Autism Centers of Excellence grant (PHASES) is hosting a webinar introducing spatial data and how we can use it to enrich health research. Spatial data are data that contain a geographic component, such as individual locations or areas like zip codes or counties. Many data sources, including insurance claims and electronic health records, are focused on administrative concerns and do not capture key contextual information that may impact health outcomes. For example, they may have little to no information on social determinants of health (SDOH) or their neighborhood context. When data includes location information, it can be linked with spatial datasets to enrich research. During this webinar, we will provide an overview of the data linkage process, identify key area-level data sources, and highlight questions that this linkage helps us answer.

This session is ideal for researchers and others looking to explore new methods for expanding the scope and depth of their work. No prior experience with spatial data is required for this foundational webinar. Participants will be provided with additional resources and opportunities for continued learning through the Urban Health Collaborative.

QUESTIONS? Contact the PHASES Data Core by reaching out to Lindsay Shea at LJL42@drexel.edu.

Subscribe to our mailing list

* indicates required

Email Address *

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

Address Line 2

City

State/Province/Region

Postal / Zip Code

Country

Affiliation

Are you a person with autism? *

Are you a parent/caregiver of a child with autism? *

Are you a service provider? *

If none of the above, please describe your role

wkjefhksdjfh