Rewriting the Code of Life
Balancing the promise and the risk of gene editing technology. ... Read More
Biomedical InformaticsDepartment of Biomedical Informatics
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 NewsDBMI Research Team Develops Interactive Online Diabetes Simulation
Bryan Gibson, a faculty member of the Department of Biomedical Informatics, was an instrumental member of a diabetes website development team. The interactive website is to help motivate patients to manage their disease by being more physically active.... Read More
Biomedical InformaticsPharmacotherapy Selection System Supports Shared Clinician-Patient Decision-Making in Diabetes Treatment
Hitachi, Ltd., and University of Utah Health today announced the joint development of a decision support system that allows clinicians and patients to choose from available pharmaceutical options for treating type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). ... Read More
Biomedical InformaticsDepartment of Biomedical Informatics Debuts Event for Academia-Industry Dialogue
Students, alumni, and faculty from the Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) and industry representatives from the community braved cold weather and 6 inches of snow to attend the debut of IABTalks, a new networking event sponsored by the DBMI’s Industry Advisory Board (IAB).... Read More
Biomedical InformaticsIABtalks a Complete Success
Thank you so much for making IABtalks one of the most memorable networking and presentation events we have ever had. The talks were powerful, engaging, and informative, and the networking portion of the event provided employers and students a great opportunity to learn more about each other. Alumni had the chance to reconnect, the food was great, and individuals from over 25 companies attended! The feedback was so positive that we have already begun planning our next event, scheduled for early May.... Read More
Biomedical Informatics
Reimagining Electronic Health Records to Improve Clinical Decisions
A vibrant ecosystem of data, information, and knowledge can optimize health care. ... Read More
Biomedical Informatics