New publication alert! 🌟 A study in Sage Journals explores the Yale Swallow Protocol for identifying dysphagia in high-risk hospitalized patients. Led by Yu-Chun Chang, PhD, Chih-Hung Chang, PhD, et al., the research optimizes dysphagia screening. 🔗 Read more: i2db.wustl.edu/yale-swallow...

Yiqiao Jin, a PhD student in Statistics and Data Science, has been selected to receive one of the International Biometric Society Eastern North American Region’s (ENAR) Distinguished Student Paper Awards for his paper. 👏 Read more: i2db.wustl.edu/zhang-mentor...

Reminder: Application Deadline Approaching! 🗓️ Submit your application by January 15, 2026, to be considered for our summer internship! 🔗 i2db.wustl.edu/educationpro... #DataScience #Biostatistics #HealthInformatics #I2DB #WashUMed #WashUMedicine

Chris Xie, a PhD student in Biomedical Informatics and Data Science (BIDS), has been selected to receive one of the International Biometric Society Eastern North American Region’s (ENAR) Distinguished Student Paper Awards for his paper. 👏 Read more: i2db.wustl.edu/liu-mentors-...

At the beginning of December, WashU Medicine was at the forefront of significant discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) with leaders from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and local legislators. 💡Read more: i2db.wustl.edu/ai-innovatio...

A recent publication in npj Dementia evaluates advanced AI models for extracting Alzheimer’s disease phenotypes from clinical narratives. 🔗 Read more: i2db.wustl.edu/new-study-co...

Mikie Rachman, a Nursing PhD student, received the Nursing Informatics Working Group Student Award at the #AMIA2025 Annual Symposium, held Nov. 15-19 in Atlanta, GA. Rachman is a member of Dr. Po-Yin Yen’s research lab. 💡 Read more: i2db.wustl.edu/nursing-phd-...

Hao Fan, a PhD student in Biomedical Informatics and Data Science (BIDS), has achieved Editor’s Choice honors for two papers published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA). 🔗 Read more: i2db.wustl.edu/bids-phd-stu...

Congratulations, graduates! 🎓 Read more about the graduating class and download photos here: i2db.wustl.edu/honoring-exc... #WashUMed #WashU25 #Classof2025 #I2DB

Celebrating Innovation 🌟As the Big Ideas program wraps up with the 2025-2026 cohort, we honor its impact: $2.1M in grants, 58 publications, 34 grant submissions, 13 awarded grants, and 2 patents. Thanks to all our supporters! Read more: i2db.wustl.edu/big-ideas-pr... #Innovation #HealthCare

⏳ The clock is ticking! 📌Applications for the full-time MS in Biomedical Data Science and AI are due January 5th. Don’t miss your chance to join our Fall 2026 cohort and lead innovation at the intersection of healthcare + AI. Apply now: i2db.wustl.edu/educationpro...

In collaboration with the Department of Statistics and Data Science and the Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center, we hosted a joint mixer on Dec. 12 to foster knowledge sharing and networking. 🔗Read more: i2db.wustl.edu/joint-mixer-... @washuartsci.bsky.social @washumedadrc.bsky.social

Dr. Adam Wilcox represented I2DB at the recent Missouri House Future Caucus hearing. He, along with WashU leaders Dan Maranan and Dr. Eric Fournier discussed opportunities in #AI and policies to bolster Missouri's economy and safeguard its residents. 🔗 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

We are excited to participate in the @amia.org 2025 Annual Symposium! Don’t forget to visit our booth 306: 💡 Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6:30 p.m. Discover research opportunities that align with your goals. We can't wait to connect with you! #AMIA2025 #ConnectWithUs

Congratulations to Dr. Laura Wiley and Dr. Thomas Kannampallil on being inducted as ACMI Fellows! 🎉 #AMIA2025 #MedicalInformatics #ClinicalInformatics #DigitalHealth

Dr. Linying Zhang led WashU's team in a nationwide OHDSI study on semaglutide & diabetic retinopathy, published in @bmj.com Open Diabetes Research & Care. Data from 800K+ users found no increased risk of vision-threatening diabetic eye complications. 📖 Read more → drc.bmj.com/content/13/6...

Last Friday, CAHI faculty enjoyed an outing at Top Notch Axe Throwing filled with teamwork, competition, and laughter. Congrats to the winning team! 🎯 They also celebrated Drs. Laura Wiley and Thomas Kannampallil on their ACMI fellowships. 🎉 #CAHIFaculty #TeamBuilding #ACMIFellows #WashUMed

📢 Read “Adapting data science competencies by role and purpose: Voice AI” in Frontiers in Digital Health led by David Dorr, MD, and Andrea Krussel. Highlights include adapting competencies, persona-inductive approach, and more. 🔗 www.frontiersin.org/journals/dig... #AI #VoiceAI #HealthCare

@prpayne5.bsky.social, PhD, Chief Health AI Officer at the Center for Health AI, was recently featured on KBIA's Missouri Health Talks podcast! 🎧 Dr. Payne shared his insights on the ethical implications and transformative potential of #AI in health care. Listen now 🔊 www.kbia.org/podcast/miss...

Last week, Professor @saschaott.bsky.social from @warwickmed.bsky.social joined us at WashU Medicine! He sparked innovative discussions, explored new collaborative opportunities, and delivered a thought-provoking lecture. Read more🔗 i2db.wustl.edu/building-bri... #Innovation #Research #Collaboration

Join the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics to learn more about our education programs at this upcoming virtual information session. 📚 🗓️https://gradadmit.wustl.edu/register/?id=37026504-8cb8-4294-a2c5-68d140c1180a

Join the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics to learn more about our education programs and get all of your application questions answered at this upcoming virtual information session. 📚 🗓️ gradadmit.wustl.edu/register/?id...

Join us for the Bernard Becker Medical Library Open House celebration! Rediscover our extensive resources and services, enjoy refreshments and giveaways, take photos with the Nobel Prize medals, and more! 📍Becker Medical Library 📅 Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m. 🔗 bit.ly/BeckerOpenHo... #WashUMed

🚀 Insights from the @nam.edu annual meeting! 🚀@prpayne5.bsky.social presented during the panel "The AI-Powered Evolution of Health Care and Training." He emphasized the need for an AI-ready workforce to tackle data, bias, and integration challenges. #AIinHealthCare #NAM2025 #HealthCareInnovation #AI

📚 Looking to enhance your academic journey? Our diverse education programs at the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics offer unique pathways tailored to your interests and career goals. Find your fit and start your adventure with us! 🔗 i2db.washu.edu/education

🎓 Thinking about grad school in data science, biostatistics, or biomedical informatics? Join us for Application Tip Tuesday - a virtual session to get insider advice and answers to your questions. 🗓 Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 12–1 PM CST 🔗 Register here: gradadmit.wustl.edu/register/?id...

We're excited to share an I2DB Student Spotlight today! Please welcome Kyle to I2DB! ⭐

🎉 The wait is over! BIDS@I2DB Internship applications are officially OPEN today! Apply now to gain hands-on research experience at WashU. 🔗https://gradadmit.wustl.edu/apply/?sr=0eeae99b-ed1e-4a41-9dc3-0994e27f79a8 #WashUMedicine #Internship #DataScience

The ADVANCE Center invites you to the Fall 2025 Symposium: Translating AI Into Practice, Oct. 8-9. We are excited that our director, Philip Payne, PhD, will be a keynote speaker alongside Kedar Mate, MD. Attend in person or via livestream. Learn more: www.vumc.org/ai/events.

From Sept. 8-10, Digital Health Asia 2025 united leaders from health care, academia, government, pharmaceuticals and technology to advance digital health care. Albert Lai, PhD, featured in a panel titled “Unlocking the Potential of Health Data.” Learn more 🔗 i2db.wustl.edu/lai-highligh...

Congratulations to Thomas Kannampallil, PhD, FAMIA, and Laura Wiley, PhD, FAMIA, named among 24 new ACMI Fellows! Their induction will be at the 2025 @amia.org Annual Symposium on Nov. 16. We're thrilled to celebrate this achievement! Read more: lnkd.in/gmegZzNj #ACMI @washuneurology.bsky.social

Congratulations to Joanna Abraham, PhD, on her promotion to professor of anesthesiology (investigator track)! Dr. Abraham, director of I2DB's CAHI, holds a Doctorate from Penn State and has a rich background in human factors and biomedical informatics. 🔗 Read more: i2db.wustl.edu/abraham-prom...

Save the date! 📅 Our annual symposium is April 13, 2026, at the Eric P. Newman Education Center. We are honored to welcome our keynote speaker, Marina Sirota, PhD, @ucsf-bchsi.bsky.social. Visit lnkd.in/giui77Ej for details. #SaveTheDate #DataScience #Biostatistics #Informatics #Symposium #I2DB

🚀 Want to learn more about our programs? Don’t miss our upcoming virtual information session on Oct 21, 4–5 PM (CT). Register here: gradadmit.wustl.edu/register/?id...

🚀 Applying to our programs? Don’t miss Application Tip Tuesday: Ask Us Anything (Virtual) — Oct 7, 3–4 PM (CT). Bring your questions. Get answers. Strengthen your application. 🔗 Register now: gradadmit.wustl.edu/register/?id...

Congratulations to Levi Kaster, Ethan Hillis, and Drs. Inez Oh, Elizabeth Cordell, Randi Foraker, Albert Lai, Stephanie Morris, David Gutmann, Philip Payne, and Aditi Gupta on their recent JAMIA publication. Read more ➡️ i2db.wustl.edu/leveraging-a...

Join us to learn more about our education programs and find a research opportunity that fits your goals at this upcoming virtual information session on Sept 23. Register and learn more here gradadmit.wustl.edu/register/?id...

Drs. Vamsi Narra and Joseph Gaut (WashU Medicine), and Dr. Philip Payne (WashU Medicine and BJC Health System) visited Sectra in Sweden. Sectra showcased advancements in imaging AI solutions designed to enhance accuracy and efficiency. #HealthAI #AI #WashUMed @centerforhealthai.bsky.social

Excited to share a Faculty Spotlight today on Linying Zhang! ⭐ #FacultySpotlight #WashUMedicine

We're excited to share an I2DB Student Spotlight today! Please welcome Naser to I2DB! ⭐

New ad campaign alert! 🚨 We are delighted to announce that our new master’s program will be featured in a new advertising campaign all September and October! 🌟 Learn more about our programs here: i2db.wustl.edu/education-pr...

⏳ Just one month away! Applications for our BIDS@I2DB Internship open Oct 1. 🚀 Learn more here: i2db.wustl.edu/education-pr... #WashUMedicine #BiomedicalInformatics #Internship

🎉 We are proud to share that our BIDS@I2DB Summer Research Internship has just finished its seventh summer! Learn more about the program’s growth and impact: 👉 i2db.wustl.edu/bidsi2db-sum...

🚨 Exciting news! Applications are now open for our new MS and Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Data Science & AI These flexible, hands-on programs are designed to train the next generation of leaders at the intersection of healthcare, data, and AI. Learn more & apply 👉 lnkd.in/gT3jCdEC

@prpayne5.bsky.social participated in a panel at the 9th Annual Global Health Innovation Summit by @biostl.bsky.social today. The session, "Health Care AI State of Play, Barriers and Scaling AI," addressed AI's current state, challenges, and strategies in health care. 🔗 ow.ly/o73J50WNhVJ #AI

🌟 Starting the semester off right with our faculty retreat! 🌟 On Aug. 21, we gathered at the Eric P. Newman Education Center for a day of dynamic collaboration, innovative brainstorming, and community building. 🎉💡🤝 Read the full recap: ow.ly/Oa1c50WKAjK #I2DB #WashUMed #WashUMedicine #Retreat

Yesterday, we kicked off our Graduate Programs Orientation Day with a warm WashU welcome! 🎉 From fun icebreakers to meeting Bear and Brookie, our beloved WashU dogs, it was a day of connection, laughter, and new beginnings. Welcome home, Bears! ❤️🐻💚 🔗https://ow.ly/3XG150WKz3A #WashUWelcome #WashUMed

Exciting news! The Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative has launched its $1million Alzheimer's Insights AI Prize. Our director, @prpayne5.bsky.social, serves on the expert review committee. Learn more and apply ➡️ www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #ADRD #AI #Research #AIPrize #WashUMed

Advance your career without hitting pause. Our new MS and Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Data Science and AI are flexible, customizable, and designed for working professionals. 💼 Upskill for the AI-powered future of healthcare. 🔗 Learn more: i2db.wustl.edu/education-pr...

Discover your future in informatics, data science, and biostatistics! 🧬📷 Join us for a virtual information session September 1, from 12-1 p.m. CST. 🖇️https://gradadmit.wustl.edu/register/?id=75cef12e-9ad5-469d-83e0-6d2a7c8a4a23 #WashUMed #DataScience #Biostatistics #Informatics