Dr. Adams is a professor and innovator at the intersection of clinical care, data science and health IT. Leading over $26 million in National Institutes of Health HEAL-funded research through her role as principal investigator on various initiatives, she developed groundbreaking tools to advance opioid research and pain care interoperability. Her “Gen3 Data Commons” initiative transformed secure, compliant data sharing for clinical trials, while her “ADAPT” program fosters a diverse workforce in addiction data science. As a practicing physician and AI researcher, she turns policy into practice and theory into action. Her leadership roles across national boards and recognitions like the 2023 “NIH HEAL Trailblazer” award reflect her far-reaching influence.
