"inform an understanding" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it whenever you need to explain something in a way that provides information to the reader while also helping them to understand it better. For example, "The research was used to inform an understanding of the changing demographics of the region."
The key events dose response framework (KEDRF; Boobis et al., 2009; Julien et al., 2009) further incorporates a biological understanding by using MOA data and information on shape of the dose response for key events to inform an understanding of the shape of the dose response for the apical effect.
As an amateur visual artist, my interest in Vision stems from an interest in the intersection of Vision and Art; asking, to what extent can the study (and practice) of art inform an understanding of the visual system and vice versa?
It is a continuously growing multidisciplinary field that explores how technology can inform an understanding of human affect, how interactions between humans and technologies can be impacted by affect, how systems can be designed to utilize affect to enhance capabilities, and how sensing and affective strategies can transform human and computer interaction.
The sample in this case study was recruited through the use of purposive sampling strategy in which researcher selects the most challenging context/ economy which can inform an understanding of the problem and central phenomena in this study (Creswell 2013).
In June, the White House published a formal request for information, or RFI, about the possibilities and risks of AI. "The views of the American people, including stakeholders such as consumers, academic and industry researchers, private companies, and charitable foundations, are important to inform an understanding of current and future needs for AI in diverse fields," the summary read.
These depictions of the universe can also help inform an understanding of the modern world.
Strategies for combining various sources of clinical information have promising potential for informing an understanding of disease mechanisms, for identification of new therapeutic targets and for discovery of biomarkers to assess risk and to evaluate response to treatment.
Some possible implications for PCT and other policies are considered, as well as the limitations of CRAGs in informing an understanding of the potential impacts and operation of PCT.
The exhibit depicted how evolution by natural selection informs an understanding of the complex disease interactions, such as the coevolution of vector adaptations to counteract host defenses.
Researcher observation of community education sessions also informed an understanding of barriers and facilitators to implementation.
and 2) To what extent, if any, does an understanding of this causal process inform a proper understanding of dance qua dance as art?
