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AI-Powered Tool Uses Hospital Nursing Notes to Save Lives

For years, David Albers, PhD, associate professor of biomedical informatics at University of Colorado School of Medicine, has been haunted by a friend’s death. It was long before Albers contemplated a career in health care, when he was an undergrad studying physics and taking music lessons in his spare time from accomplished jazz musician Tony Williams.


Author Toni Lapp | Publish Date January 31, 2023
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Department of Biomedical Informatics In the News

Earth.com

Uncovering the truth: The reality behind canine DNA testing

news outletEarth.com
Publish DateMarch 15, 2024

In the world of pet care, DNA tests are increasingly used to trace our pets’ ancestry. However, a University of Colorado study led by DBMI founding chair Casey Greene, PhD, and Halie Rando, PhD, has revealed significant inaccuracies in canine DNA testing. This raises concerns among dog owners about the reliability of these tests.

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Nature

11 reasons why we’ve stayed in academia

news outletNature
Publish DateMarch 12, 2024

Katrina Claw, PhD, assistant professor of biomedical informatics, is one of 11 researchers in a career feature in Nature on March 12 explaining what motivates their academic lives. “My dad was a heavy-equipment operator for more than 40 years, and in our tribe’s traditional ceremonies, he always prayed for me to have a job in which I would stay clean all day and have an office,” Katrina says. “I not only have an office with views of the Rocky Mountains, I also have a laboratory full of pristine equipment and lead a successful research programme that trains students and collaborates with Native American communities on pharmacogenomics and the cultural, ethical, legal and social implications of genomics research.”

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The United Business Journal

Unraveling the Canine Genetic Code Navigating the Landscape of Dog DNA Testing

news outletThe United Business Journal
Publish DateMarch 11, 2024

A recent study conducted by researchers at the Department of Biomedical Informatics DBMI at the University of Colorado School of Medicine delved into the intricacies of DTC dog DNA testing, shedding light on the complexities and challenges inherent in deciphering the genetic code of man’s best friend.

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Regenstrief Institute

Latest booster reduces adults’ risk of moderate or severe COVID by more than half

news outletRegenstrief Institute
Publish DateMarch 03, 2024

Researchers across the nation, including DBMI faculty member Toan Ong, PhD, find that the most recent COVID-19 booster shot reduces adults’ risk of moderate or severe COVID by more than half. The conclusion comes from a nationwide data study from September 2023 through January 2024, a period of JN.1 variant dominance.

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