Children Who Use Asthma Tracking App Have Better Disease Control and Fewer Hospital Visits
An app that allows parents and doctors to monitor a child’s asthma has a big impact on managing the disease. ... Read More
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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.
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More NewsLegacy of Life, Scientific Award – R. Scott Evans, MS, PhD, FACMI
Intermountain Research and Medical Foundation’s Heart and Lung Advisory Council honored Scott Evans, a Department of Biomedical Informatics faculty member with the Scientific Award at their annual Legacy of Life event on March 27, 2019. ... Read More
Biomedical Informatics
Frontiers in Precision Medicine Symposium Features National Experts in Artificial Intelligence, Large Cohort Assembly and Population Data
On Friday, March 22, 2019, University of Utah Health and the University of Utah College of Law will host the fourth annual Frontiers in Precision Medicine symposium exploring the scientific, policy, and legal implications of precision medicine. ... Read More
Human Genetics,Internal Medicine,Biomedical Informatics,Population Health Sciences
New Clinical Study Tests Pharmacotherapy Selection System that Aims to Improve the Impact of Diabetes Treatment
University of Utah Health has begun a prospective clinical study of an artificial intelligence based pharmacotherapy selection system, co-developed with Hitach,i to support patients and providers in selecting Type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment options.... Read More
Biomedical InformaticsCongrats Danielle Groat!
Congrats Danielle Groat! DBMI Postdoc, Groat, was selected as an award recipient for the JDRF-sponsored Tidepool Early Career Development award. This will help support her research in diabetes: "Clustering of Glucose Curves: A Preliminary Analysis to Inform the Model Development of Assessing Impaired Awareness of Hypoglycemia." ... Read More
Biomedical InformaticsFirst State of the Department
Our first State of the Department was presented by Dr. Wendy W. Chapman, Chairman of the Biomedical Informatics department at the University of Utah on Wednesday, December 12th. Wendy presented her vision for the department, highlighted exciting advancements the department has made and discussed the department’s plans for the future.... Read More
Biomedical Informatics