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Congratulations to our December recognition graduates. Your hard work and perseverance have brought you to this moment. The Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics (I2DB) had 17 graduates from the Master of Science programs in Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics, and Biostatistics and Data Science. We’re proud to celebrate you and your achievements! Relive Friday, Dec. […]

In this episode, Dr. Ting Wang shares his journey, inspired by the Human Genome Project and key mentors, and provides valuable advice for aspiring scientists. He explains the distinctions between genetics, genomics, computational biology, and bioinformatics, and discusses his pioneering research on genetic and epigenetic variations.

The Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics (I2DB) spent the week in New Delhi, India, hosting a leadership workshop and alumni reception, as well as speaking at the THE Innovation and Impact Summit. The visit strengthened I2DB’s networking and partnerships in India.  Digital Health Leadership Resource Library and Workshop  The Digital Health Leadership Workshop […]

A new paper in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA), led by Philip R. O. Payne, PhD, addresses the need for a unified framework to guide the ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health and healthcare.  Dr. Payne collaborated with experts Kevin B. Johnson, MD, MS, Thomas M. Maddox, […]

On Nov. 8, the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics (I2DB), in collaboration with alumni and University Advancement, co-hosted an engaging event at Hotel Nikko San Francisco for WashU Medicine alumni and friends. The evening began with a reception where guests enjoyed complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks while reconnecting and networking.  The event’s highlight […]

The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) hosted its 2024 annual symposium from Nov. 9 to 13 in San Francisco, gathering professionals, academics, and industry leaders to discuss advancements in biomedical and health informatics. The event featured keynotes, panel discussions, and workshops on cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and big data integration in healthcare.   The Institute […]

Jing Wang, PhD, professor of biostatistics, has been appointed the director of the Biostatistics Consulting Service at the Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics (I²DB). As director, Dr. Wang will lead the Biostatistics Consulting Service, which provides biostatistical consultation across a wide range of areas. These include the statistical design of experiments and clinical […]

For patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an early stage of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), monitoring the risk of progressing to AD over time is crucial. Recent research published in JAMIA Open has introduced a state-of-the-art deep learning framework named HiMAL (Hierarchical Multi-task Auxiliary Learning) that addresses this need.  The study, led by Sayantan Kumar, PhD […]

Dementia affects individuals differently, causing a variety of symptoms that progress at varying rates, which makes uniform treatment challenging. Recent research published in PLOS One, led by PhD candidate Sayantan Kumar and Philip Payne, PhD, along with Inez Oh, PhD, Suzanne Schindler, MD, PhD, Nupur Ghoshal, MD, PhD,  and Zachary Abrams, PhD, utilized a novel […]

In Episode 2, Dr. Payne sits down with Dr. Albert M. Lai, the Chief Research Information Officer at WashU Medicine. Dr. Lai’s compelling background sets the stage for a riveting discussion. Originally pursuing computer science, Dr. Lai found his true calling in the field of informatics, leading to a distinguished career marked by impactful projects and significant contributions to healthcare technology.