Community Spotlight: Dr. Joseph Romano
Joseph Romano, PhD, MPhil, MA is an Assistant Professor of Informatics in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics, Senior Fellow in the Institute for Biomedical Informatics (IBI) and an investigator in the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology (CEET).
Meghann Risell
Contact 6th Floor, South Pavilion PCAM Expansion3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Bldg. 421Philadelphia, PA 1910 Office: 215-898-8731 Mobile: 609-784-5116meghann.risell@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Jennifer Dickson
Contact Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and InformaticsBlockley Hall (Room 420)423 Guardian DrivePhiladelphia, PA 19104 (215) 573-5569 dicksonj@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Li Shen, PhD, FAIMBE
Dr. Shen is a Professor and the Deputy Director of the Informatics Division in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics at the Perelman School of Medicine in the University […]
Fuchiang (Rich) Tsui, PhD, FAMIA, IEEE Senior Member
Dr. Tsui is an engineer, computer scientist, and biomedical informatician. His research focuses on three areas: 1) Developing methods using AI, machine learning, natural language processing, data science, data engineering, […]
Ryan Urbanowicz, MSE, PhD
Dr. Urbanowicz’s research focuses on the development, evaluation, and application of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) methods for the analysis of biomedical and clinical data. This work is […]
Joost B. Wagenaar, PhD
Dr. Wagenaar’s research is focused on the mechanisms of data integration, analysis and sustainable scientific collaboration through technology. The challenges of integrating complex scientific data are accompanied by a need […]
Gary Weissman, MD, MSHP
Dr. Weissman is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Informatics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. In his clinical work, he cares for patients with sepsis, respiratory […]
Marylyn D. Ritchie, PhD, FACMI
Dr. Ritchie is an expert in translational bioinformatics, with a focus on developing, applying, and disseminating algorithms, methods, and tools integrating electronic health records (EHR) with genomics. The mission of […]
Joseph D. Romano, PhD, MPhil, MA
Joseph D. Romano is an Assistant Professor of Informatics and Pharmacology in the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. He joined the faculty in 2023 after completing postdoctoral and […]
Jason Moore, PhD
Dr. Moore’s research focuses on the development, evaluation, and application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning methods for the analysis of high-dimensional biomedical and clinical data. Recent work has […]
Danielle Mowery, PhD, MS, MS, FAMIA
Dr. Danielle Mowery is a collaborative investigator that develops natural language processing (NLP) solutions for processing clinical texts – i.e., clinical notes, chatbots, and transcribed texts – to support clinical […]
Kevin Johnson, MD, MS, FAAP, FAMIA, FACMI
Kevin B. Johnson, MD, MS is the David L. Cohen University Professor of Biomedical Informatics, Computer and Information Science, Pediatrics, and Science Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, Vice President […]
Dokyoon Kim, PhD
Dr. Dokyoon Kim is an Associate Professor of Informatics and serves as the Director of the Center for AI-Driven Translational Informatics (CATI). He also holds the role of Associate Director […]
Insup Lee, PhD
Insup Lee is Cecilia Fitler Moore Professor of Computer and Information Science and Director of PRECISE Center, which he co-founded in 2008 at the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds […]
Blanca E. Himes, PhD, ATSF, FAMIA
Dr. Himes’ work focuses on using biomedical informatics approaches to study asthma and other complex traits. Dr. Himes began asthma genetics and pharmacogenetics research by participating in genome-wide association studies […]
John H. Holmes, PhD, FACE, FACMI, FIAHSI
John H. Holmes, PhD, is Professor of Medical Informatics in Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. He is the Associate Director for Medical Informatics at the […]
Christos Davatzikos, PhD
Christos Davatzikos, PhD is the Wallace T. Miller Sr. Professor of Radiology at the University of Pennsylvania and Director of the AI2D Center. Dr. Davatzikos holds secondary appointments in the […]
George Demiris, PhD, FACMI
Dr. Demiris is the Mary Alice Bennett University Professor in the School of Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine, and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the School of […]
Brielin Brown, PhD
Brielin C. Brown is an Assistant Professor of Informatics and Genetics in the Perelman School of Medicine who is broadly interested in the development and application of statistical and computational […]
Kevin B. Johnson, MD, MS Receives the NIH Director’s Pioneer Award
Kevin B. Johnson, MD, MS was awarded the NIH Director’s Pioneer Award under the “High-Risk, High-Reward Research” program funded by the National Institutes of Health Common Fund. Established in 2004, the NIH […]
New Center to Bridge “Bench-to-Bedside” Gap in AI Advancements
A new research initiative “The Center for AI-Driven Translational Informatics (CATI) ” supported by the Penn Institute for Biomedical Informatics (IBI), the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics (DBEI), and […]
How outdated rules restrict gay men from donating blood
Dr. Kevin Johnson, MD, MS, FAAP, FAMIA, FACMI shares his experience trying to donate blood as a gay man and discusses how the Unites States has more restrictive rules than […]
Making the EHR Into a Benefit, Not a Burden
In 1991, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine declared that computer-based patient records were an essential technology for health care. The new records would not only support patient […]
Kevin Johnson Named David L. Cohen University Professor
Kevin Johnson, MD, MS, FAAP, FAMIA, FACMI, has been named the David L. Cohen University Professor. Dr. Johnson says that like Cohen, he believes in uniting various sectors to achieve […]
George Demiris Named Mary Alice Bennett University Professor
George Demiris, PhD, FACMI, has been named the Mary Alice Bennett University Professor. He cites Dr. Bennett’s pioneering policy of respectful care for patients as a great inspiration. Read more.
Questions Good AI Should Answer
A good clinician consultant should be able to explain why they arrived at a particular recommendation, and explainable artificial intelligence should also be possible, writes Jason Moore, PhD ” […]
Maternity Risks Higher in a Black Neighborhood
A new study found that living in a majority-Black neighborhood in Philadelphia is linked to increased maternal health issues. Mary Regina Boland, MA, MPhil, PhD, commented. Read the coverage on […]
As COVID-19 Vaccines Become Available, Questions About the Trials
“People can make the argument: I volunteered to be in the trial”¦I should be able to get the vaccine right away even if I’m young and healthy,” Susan Ellenberg, PhD, […]
What Is Data Science?
Jason Moore, PhD, shares his understanding of his field: Data science, at its heart, is about solving a problem with whatever tools you have at your disposal. Read the article […]