The Department of Biomedical Informatics was established in 1964 at the University of Utah. Located in Salt Lake City, the department is internationally recognized as a leader in biomedical informatics research and education.
The department has a National Library of Medicine (NLM) training grant to support its educational programs. Master of Science (MS), Non-Thesis Master of Science, Certificate, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs are offered along with short-term traineeships for students and visiting fellows. Read More
The breadth and depth of research opportunities at The University of Utah are unmatched because of our close relationships with collaborating institutions, state and local public health agencies. Our program is unique for its strength in each of the following areas: Read More
Exposomics
Translational Informatics
Population and Public Health Informatics
Clinical Informatics
Biomedical Data Science
Sociotechnical Behavioral Informatics
When Yogesh Reddy was growing up in Mumbai, India, his idea of achieving success was becoming a professional soccer player. As he got older, Reddy’s natural drive and athleticism served him well on the playing field and contributed to building his determination in sports and academics. ... Read More
Biomedical Informatics
With a goal of reducing health disparities in Utah, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded $5 million to researchers at University of Utah Health and Huntsman Cancer Institute. The team is leading SCALE-UP Utah, an initiative that aims to increase the acceptance, reach, uptake and long-term sustainability of COVID-19 screening and testing. ... Read More
Biomedical Informatics,Population Health Sciences,Internal Medicine
The vast majority of Twitter users who vape with JUUL e-cigarettes are not using the devices to stop smoking or to improve their health, according to a research team led by University of Utah Health scientists. ... Read More
Biomedical Informatics
On September 17, 2020 the Department of Biomedical Informatics hosted the 2nd Annual IAB Strategic Planning Virtual Retreat. In 2019 we met in person and many of the recommendations provided by our industry partners were incorporated into our curriculum. ... Read More
Biomedical Informatics
Matthew Samore, MD, an H.A. and Edna Benning Presidential Professor of Medicine has received the highest honor for a Department of Veterans Affairs health researcher: 2019 Under Secretary's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Health Services Research. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Samore has conducted infectious disease research to determine the true rate of COVID-19 infection in Utah. ... Read More
Psychiatry,Population Health Sciences,Family and Preventive Medicine,Biomedical Informatics
Congratulations to Dr. Younghee Lee, an Assistant Professor in our department who has received several new grants.... Read More
Biomedical Informatics