Project Grant 2344870

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $299,998 Project Grant under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) to the Dominguez Hills Foundation at California State University, Dominguez Hills. This 3-year project, beginning on October 1, 2024, aims to develop intelligent anonymization methods for preserving the privacy of clients' bio-signals while retaining data utility for clinical purposes. The project will create modular and scalable anonymization models suitable for bio-signals from both clinical settings and wearable devices. These models will be highly adaptable and customizable for diverse client demographics and health conditions, enabling secure smart healthcare services and fostering patient participation in healthcare and research studies. The project also includes a privacy assessment and evaluation framework to update the anonymization models based on utility-anonymity analysis. This effort is expected to minimize regulatory costs, improve trust between clients and providers, and train the next generation of digital healthcare professionals in curating client data and developing secure smart AI models.