WashU Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics

We're proud of the groundbreaking research from WashU, where experts are leveraging artificial intelligence to predict postoperative complications. By analyzing surgical notes, their specialized LLMs are outperforming traditional methods in forecasting patient risks. This innovation has the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes and safety. Congratulations to Dr. Chenyang Lu and his team for this incredible achievement! Read more about their work: https://lnkd.in/gjXXpkC6

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Congratulations to Daphne Lew, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biostatistics, along with Alfred Kim, MD, PhD, Associate Professor in WashU Medicine’s Division of Rheumatology for being co-senior authors on an exciting publication in ACR Open Rheumatology on patient-reported social risk factor (SRF) screening among rheumatology outpatients. Learn more> https://lnkd.in/gtmFVUyc

? Had an Amazing Time at AMIA 2025 in Pittsburgh! ? I’m beyond excited to share that my colleague, Lars Schimmelpfennig (PhD student at WashU), and I successfully presented our poster at the AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association) Conference on Airway Stenosis Classification with Breathing Audio Data! ?? This experience has been truly transformative, and I couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity to dive deeper into medical informatics while bridging it with public health and epidemiology. A huge shoutout to @Zachary Abrams for his incredible guidance throughout Bridge2AI and beyond, making this journey to AMIA possible. Also, a heartfelt thank you to WashU Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics sponsoring us to attend this fantastic event. From engaging keynotes to inspiring discussions, AMIA 2025 in Pittsburgh was an unforgettable experience! I had the chance to interact with some of the brightest minds in medical informatics, including Dipak Prasad Upadhyaya Upadhyaya (Biomedical & Health Informatics PhD Candidate), @Dr. Xie Ju (Professor, University of Florida), and Sari Mayhue (PhD student, Medical University of South Carolina). Their work and insights truly expanded my perspective on the role of informatics in shaping public health and clinical decision-making. Beyond that, reconnecting with my fellow Bridge2AI classmates—Lars Schimmelpfennig, Rosie Mugoya, Preethi Mathari PharmD, MS, Hannah S., @Will Powell, and Stephanie Fan—was the absolute highlight! It’s always inspiring to see how AI and informatics are revolutionizing healthcare, and I’m more excited than ever to explore interdisciplinary collaborations in AI, data science, and public health. ?? Here’s to more innovation, learning, and impactful research ahead! If you attended AMIA 2025, I’d love to hear about your experience! Let’s keep the conversation going! ?? #AMIA2025 #Pittsburgh #MedicalInformatics #Bridge2AI #PublicHealthInformatics #Epidemiology #AIinHealthcare #WashU #DataScience #Collaboration

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?? Reminder: Letters of Intent for WashU's Big Ideas are due TODAY! Don't miss this chance to showcase your innovative ideas and contribute to groundbreaking projects. Submit your LOI before the deadline! ?? https://lnkd.in/g5Xd-5_t

Excited to share a Faculty Spotlight today on Richard Head! ? #FacultySpotlight #DataScience #HealthInformatics #WashUMedicine

?? Exciting International Events Coming Soon! ?? Big things are happening for I2DB, and you won’t want to miss out! Sign up now to stay up to date! ??https://lnkd.in/gQ-csF-N #I2DB #GlobalEvents #MSPrograms #InternationalEducation #StayTuned

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Joanna Abraham has assumed the role of Director at I2DB’s Center for Applied Health Informatics (CAHI). Dr. Abraham, an Associate Professor with WashU Medicine Anesthesiology and I2DB, brings an impressive interdisciplinary background in human factors and biomedical informatics. Her research program focuses on developing health information technologies to enhance patient-centered care and safety, with practical implementations across various hospitals. Dr. Abraham’s contributions include over 90 peer-reviewed publications, securing multiple extramural funding grants, and holding respected editorial positions in the field. Recognized nationally and internationally, her accolades include awards from AMAI and honors from prestigious organizations such as the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Dr. Abraham is also dedicated to mentoring the future generation of scientists. Under her expert leadership, CAHI is poised to significantly advance health informatics and improve health outcomes. Discover more about CAHI here. https://lnkd.in/gaibdXH8

We're excited to share a new I2DB Student Spotlight today! Please welcome Isaac to I2DB! ??