March 2, 2017
Abu Mosa
Dr. Mosa, a visionary in the domain of biomedical informatics, is at the forefront of integrating data-driven artificial intelligence with healthcare innovations. With over a decade of experience, he has pioneered efforts in advancing the use of real-world observational data and enhancing informatics infrastructure for research at a national scale. His expertise is backed by a BS and MS in Computer Science and a PhD in Biomedical Informatics. As the Senior Director and an Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics, Dr. Mosa bridges his expertise across computational and health sciences. Recognized for his contributions, he was inducted as a Fellow of…
March 1, 2017
Mirna Becevic
Dr. Becevic’s research is focused on telemedicine and telehealth and the role of virtual care in improving key patient outcomes. In particular, her research focuses on using telehealth technologies to improve access to care for rural and underserved patients. This includes early screening, timely diagnosis, appropriate use of the healthcare system and distance continuing medical education. Dr. Becevic is the lead project evaluator for the Show-Me ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) project. This virtual, interdisciplinary collaborative network provides a peer and case-based learning platform for primary care providers to gain knowledge in several different specialties and subspecialties (dermatology, asthma,…
Feb. 15, 2017
Dale Fitch
Dr. Fitch uses both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies addressing topics that include management of information systems in human service organizations, systems theory, and decision-making. He employs systemic intervention methodologies including critical system heuristics and soft systems. His research seeks to understand how the components of data, information, and knowledge are involved in the design of information storage systems so as to best create systems that better address social determinants of health.
Dec. 28, 2016
Guilherme DeSouza
Guilherme DeSouza is an associate professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, an adjunct associate professor in the Computer Science Department and a joint courtesy associate professor with the Sinclair School of Nursing, all at the University of Missouri. Winner of Purdue’s Honeywell Teaching Award, the Purdue’s Maria Canto Neuberger Research Award and the MU Excellence in Teaching Award, DeSouza come to Missouri after working as a principal research scientist at Purdue University and as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia. He also worked for over 10 years at the Brazilian Power Systems Research center on…
Dec. 28, 2016
Jeannette Jackson-Thompson
I have the expertise, training, experience and motivation needed for the proposed project. My training is in anthropological linguistics, public health and medical anthropology, with specific training and expertise in survey research/surveillance, questionnaire design and epidemiology. I have a broad background in chronic disease prevention and control and a significant record of accomplishment in program implementation and administration in the private sector, in the public sector and in an academic setting. My research interests include cancer etiology, disparity reduction, quality of life and data quality, including the use of electronic health records to improve data quality and completeness. I have…
Dec. 28, 2016
Zhijian Luan
I work in cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) analysis. Focus on the capturing heart variability and visualizing heartbeat movement for support clinic in AFib and other cardiac diseases.
Dec. 28, 2016
Prasad Calyam
Prasad Calyam is the Greg L. Gilliom Professor of Cybersecurity in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at University of Missouri-Columbia, and Director of the Center for Cyber Education, Research and Infrastructure (Mizzou CERI). His research and development areas of interest include: Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Advanced Cyberinfrastructure. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers in various conference and journal venues. As the Principal Investigator, he has successfully led teams of graduate, undergraduate and postdoctoral fellows in Federal, State, University and Industry sponsored R&D projects totaling over $39 Million. His research sponsors include:…
Dec. 28, 2016
Min Soon Kim
Dr. Min Soon Kim is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Health Management and Informatics at the University of Missouri at Columbia. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Kim had excellent research opportunities in collaboration with interdisciplinary researchers in a range of areas within biomedical informatics, including health information technology evaluation, public health informatics and clinical research informatics. Prior to joining to HMI, he has served as a research fellow at the Center for Biomedical Informatics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NYC, NY. Prior to postdoctoral experience,…
Dec. 28, 2016
Joi Moore
Dr. Moore received her B.S. degree in Computer Science and M.S. degree in Management from North Carolina State University, both focusing on a minor in Management Information Systems. After teaching for two years in the Department of Computer Information Systems at Shaw University, Dr. Moore turned her attention to earning her Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from the University of Georgia with a cognate area of Management Information Systems. Her current research agenda is the application of appropriate design principles for computer-based environments that support learning and/or effectively improve a desired performance. She has served as President of the Training and…