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Brian Dixon, PhD, MPA, has been named director of the Regenstrief Institute’s Clem McDonald Center for Biomedical Informatics effective December 1, 2024. He has served as interim director since June 1, 2022. Dr. Dixon is a trailblazer in the burgeoning fields of population and public health informatics and has received national recognition for his efforts to make population and public health data accessible.?https://lnkd.in/dgMAYwwM

One of the first studies to compare patient-clinician conversations with electronic health records (EHRs) reveals significant gaps in documentation. Led by Michael Weiner, M.D., and Richard M. Frankel, PhD, of Regenstrief Institute, IU School of Medicine and the VA, the study calls for EHRs to be more active tools for improving care and outcomes. Regenstrief Institute co-authors, in addition to Drs. Weiner and Frankel, are research scientists Nicholas Rattray, PhD, and April Savoy, PhD, and affiliate scientist Ann Cottingham, MAR, M.A. https://lnkd.in/deSiJZtQ

Regenstrief Institute has published the annual report for July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024, showcasing a year of impactful research, innovation and dedication to develop, conduct and disseminate impactful scientific research in health systems and across communities. Through local discovery Regenstrief seeks to connect clinical care with social needs to improve health, identifying opportunities and influencing profound changes to healthcare systems, processes and care to improve outcomes for individuals and their families. https://lnkd.in/gUrnJRY7

Regenstrief Institute collaborates with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to improve healthcare for veterans, enhancing access, quality and outcomes. A cadre of Regenstrief research scientists also serve as core investigators with the VA. Their research, highlighted below, underscores the shared commitment to advancing veterans’ health. A study by Dawn Bravata, M.D., and Nicholas Rattray, PhD, sought to evaluate a participatory music program’s effect on veterans struggling with housing insecurity. https://lnkd.in/gZ6NcJ_9? A study by Dawn Bravata, M.D., and Teresa Damush, PhD, helped lead a team that developed and successfully tested a hybrid-virtual home visit model that provides care to veterans who do not live close to a VA hospital. https://lnkd.in/g_skyfPV Linda S. Williams, M.D., conducted a study that found that regardless of their neurologic condition, patients rated outpatient teleneurology appointments as highly acceptable.??? https://lnkd.in/gz-CBwM3 David Haggstrom, M.D., MAS, is lead author of a Viewpoint article, published in JAMA Oncology, presenting the case for interventions designed to reduce anxiety related to cancer monitoring.?? https://lnkd.in/gxWseAq5??

A commentary, led by Kurt Kroenke, M.D., MACP, of Regenstrief Institute and IU School of Medicine, published in the Journal of Neurotrauma, calls for traumatic brain injury (TBI) to be recognized as a chronic condition as are diabetes, asthma, depression and heart failure. The authors highlight how collaborative care models can support lifelong care for TBI survivors. This approach could enhance care coordination between brain injury specialists and primary care providers, offering ongoing support for patients and their families. https://lnkd.in/g6eT68Xy

Fun team outing today with amazing Regenstrief Institute, Inc. team members. #duckpinbowling

Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist Chris Harle, PhD, M.S., a highly respected informatician, has been named chief information officer (CIO) of the Regenstrief Institute. As CIO, Dr. Harle will lead operations and management of Regenstrief Data Services (RDS), which leverages data and informatics assets to support the pursuit of innovative healthcare solutions. https://lnkd.in/gx_Ueeke

Regenstrief Institute research scientists come together each quarter to network and collaborate. This session featured insights from Eskenazi Health, highlighting priorities and opportunities for Regenstrief engagement.?

A new study led by Clint Cary, M.D., MPH, MBA, of Regenstrief Institute and IU School of Medicine has found traditional open surgery remains the gold standard for certain testicular cancer patients whose disease has not advanced beyond the abdomen. With data from one of the largest testicular cancer treatment groups, the research highlights cancer cure rates and fewer complications. https://lnkd.in/gKnZSNNh

Regenstrief researchers and CDC's VISION Network have published one of the first real-world studies on RSV vaccine effectiveness. The study, published in The Lancet and conducted during the 2023-24 respiratory season, found that the RSV vaccine provided 80% protection against severe disease, hospitalization and death in adults 60 and older, including those with immunocompromising conditions. Regenstrief researchers Shaun Grannis, M.D., Brian Dixon, PhD, Colin Rogerson, M.D., Affiliate Scientist William Fadel, PhD, and Research Staff Scientist Katie Allen contributed to the study, highlighting the vaccine's critical role in protecting vulnerable populations. https://lnkd.in/gAA8NN36