WashU Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics

2026 I2DB Scientific Symposium 2026 I2DB Scientific Symposium  Shaping the Future of Biomedical Informatics: Education, Innovation, and Career Pathways in the Age of AI  The Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Bio...

Join us for our Annual Scientific Symposium on April 13, 2026, featuring keynote speaker Marina Sirota, PhD, from UCSF! Dive into innovation showcases, networking lunch, breakout sessions, and more.

🌟Registration required: i2db.wustl.edu/calendar_eve... #I2DBSymposium #WashUMed

I2DB Datathon: Call for Participation This Datathon focuses on building risk prediction models using synthetic medical data (IRB pre-approved). Participants will receive a training dataset at the start of the event and will have three wee...

Machine learning meets real-world health care problems.

Join the I2DB Datathon to build risk prediction models using synthetic medical data to forecast diabetes outcomes. Open to individuals or teams (up to 5).

📅 Register by March 23
i2db.wustl.edu/i2db-datatho...

I2DB Datathon: Call for Participation This Datathon focuses on building risk prediction models using synthetic medical data (IRB pre-approved). Participants will receive a training dataset at the start of the event and will have three wee...

🚨 Call for Participants: I2DB Datathon

Build machine learning models using synthetic medical data to help predict diabetes outcomes. Open to individuals or teams. Finalists present at the I2DB Annual Symposium.

💻 Register by March 23.
🔗Learn more: i2db.wustl.edu/i2db-datatho...

Associate Director Education (Hybrid) - Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics (I2DB) Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary The Associate Director, Education reports to the Deputy Director of Education and provides oversight for graduate training programs and other program initiatives wi...

We are #hiring! If you’re excited about building programs, supporting learners, and making a lasting impact through education, we’d love to connect.

Apply today ➡️ wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Extern...

Manager Marketing & Student Recruitment (Hybrid) - Institute for Informatics, Data Science & Biostatistics Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary This position reports to the Associate Director, Education in the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics (I2DB). Position is responsible for dire...

Grow with us! I2DB is #hiring a Manager of Marketing & Student Recruitment on our education team.

Apply today ➡️ wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Extern...

New WashU Medicine program to train data specialists to solve real-world problems | WashU Medicine WashU Medicine’s new BDS-AI master’s program offered through the I2DB is designed to meet the growing demand for expertise in biostatistics, data science, and biomedical informatics. It is accepting a...

WashU Medicine launches a new Master’s in Biomedical Data Science & AI through the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics. Flexible format. Real-world research. Training the next generation of health data leaders.

Learn more: medicine.washu.edu/news/new-was... #AI #DataScience

BJC Diverse Nurses Connection hosted its 2026 Conscious Care Conference on Feb. 19. @prpayne5.bsky.social, PhD, chief health AI officer for BJC Health and WashU Medicine, spoke on designing AI that reduces overload and strengthens clinical judgment.

@washumedicine.bsky.social #BJCHealth

Strong leadership creates shared language and lasting impact.🌟

@prpayne5.bsky.social and Cynthia Lindstrom Marich are highlighted for their executive education experience at Olin Business School — and how it’s shaping I2DB’s culture.

Full story: olin.washu.edu/about/news-a...

🚨 Abstracts due March 1 🚨Submit posters & 3-5 min lightning talks for the 2026 I2DB Scientific Symposium on April 13. Faculty, postdocs, grad students, and collaborators welcome, including work in progress.

Submit: i2db.wustl.edu/calendar_eve...

#BiomedicalInformatics #HealthAI #CallForAbstracts

Transform healthcare with data & AI! Applications for the part-time MS in Biomedical Data Science & AI are open and due July 15. 🚀

⭐Apply here: gradadmit.wustl.edu/apply/?sr=0e...

#DataScience #Biostatistics #HealthInformatics #I2DB #MSPrograms #WashUMedicine

🚀 Join us for our Annual Scientific Symposium on April 13, 2026, featuring keynote speaker Marina Sirota, PhD, from UCSF! Dive into innovation showcases, networking lunch, breakout sessions, and more.

🔗 Registration required: i2db.wustl.edu/calendar_eve...

#I2DBSymposium #WashUMed

How Philip Payne’s AMIA Presidency Signals Healthcare AI’s Shift from Academic Theory to Clinical Reality Philip Payne's election as AMIA president represents a critical juncture for medical informatics as artificial intelligence transforms from academic concept to clinical reality. His dual role bridging...

@prpayne5.bsky.social, PhD, has been elected president of the
@amia.org, a key moment for health care AI moving from theory to clinical practice. WebProNews covers how his leadership positions him to tackle regulatory, ethical, and workforce challenges.

🔗 www.webpronews.com/how-philip-p...

A Guide to Common AI Features for EHR Platforms Major electronic health record vendors now provide a wide variety of artificial intelligence functionality.

"This is the first time in my career I’ve ever seen a suite of technologies that our providers actually want," says Dr. Philip Payne, chief health AI officer at @washumedicine.bsky.social & BJC Health. Learn how these tools help providers: healthtechmagazine.net/article/2026...
#HealthTech #AI

Missed the full-time deadline? There’s still time!

Applications for the part-time MS in Biomedical Data Science & AI at @washumedicine.bsky.social remain open, offering a flexible pathway for in-career learners.

⏰ Deadline: July 15
🚀 Apply: gradadmit.wustl.edu/apply/?sr=0e...

RAINBOW trial reveals patterns in depression and weight loss A recent study published in PLOS One explores the connection between depression and weight loss during an integrated behavioral treatment program. The research, part of the RAINBOW trial, provides val...

💡 A recent study published in @PLOSONE explores the connection between depression and weight loss during an integrated behavioral treatment program.

Read more: i2db.wustl.edu/rainbow-tria...

#WashUMedicine #WashUMed #Research #PLOSOne #Depression #Weightloss #RAINBOWTrial

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Laura Wiley, PhD, FAMIA, FACMI

Dr. Wiley presents the Clinical Research Informatics Year in Review at #Amplify2026, covering the breakthroughs shaping clinical trials, real-world evidence, and patient-centered research.

#ClinicalInformatics #Informatics #DigitalHealth

Payne elected president of medical informatics organization | WashU Medicine Philip Payne, PhD, the vice chancellor for Biomedical Informatics and Data Science at WashU Medicine and the chief health AI officer for BJC Health and WashU Medicine, has been elected president and c...

Smarter data can mean safer care for patients — and less burden on doctors. Philip Payne, PhD, chief health AI officer for WashU Medicine and BJC Health, was elected president and chair of the AMIA to advance policies that put people first. Read more. medicine.washu.edu/news/payne-e...

Congratulations to I2DB's director, Dr. Philip Payne! Read more about his recent appointment: amia.org/news-publica...

#AMIA #WashUMedicine #WashUMed #BJCHealth

Chang awarded Yushan Fellowship Chih-Hung Chang, PhD, has been awarded a Yushan Fellowship from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, a competitive international appointment recognizing outstanding scholarly achievement and research leade...

Chih-Hung Chang, PhD, has been awarded a Yushan Fellowship by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, a competitive international appointment recognizing outstanding scholarly achievement and research leadership. Congratulations, Dr. Chang!

Read more: i2db.wustl.edu/chang-awarde...

#WashUMedicine #I2DB

Yale Swallow Protocol study enhances dysphagia screening efficiency A newly published study in Sage Journals explored the effectiveness and refinement of the Yale Swallow Protocol for identifying dysphagia in high-risk hospitalized patients. Led by Yu-Chun Chang, PhD,...

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...

Zhang mentors student awarded ENAR Distinguished Student Paper Award 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 Awa...

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...

Biomedical Informatics and Data Science at I2DB (BIDS@I2DB) Summer Research Internship Apply Today The Internship in Biomedical Informatics and Data Science – better known as “BIDS@I2DB” – is a funded, 11-week internship opportunity that allows undergraduate and master’s students from a...

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

Liu mentors student awarded ENAR Distinguished Student Paper Award 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...

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-...

AI innovation connects health care and economics Last week, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis was at the forefront of significant discussions on artificial intelligence (AI), hosting a major event that showcased AI’s transformati...

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...

New study compares AI models for Alzheimer’s phenotype extraction A recent publication in npj Dementia by authors Inez Y. Oh, PhD, William J. B. Powell, Suzanne E. Schindler, MD, PhD, Nupur Ghoshal, MD, PhD, Albert M. Lai, PhD, Philip R. O. Payne, PhD, and Aditi Gup...

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...

Nursing PhD student Mikie Rachman wins AMIA 2025 award Mikie Rachman, a Nursing PhD student, received the Nursing Informatics Working Group Student Award at the AMIA 2025 Annual Symposium, held Nov. 15-19 in Atlanta, GA. Rachman is a member of Dr. Po-Yin ...

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-...

BIDS PhD student Hao Fan earns editor’s choice honors 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 (J...

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

Big Ideas program to sunset, celebrating legacy of innovation The Big Ideas program, which began to foster health care innovation, will officially conclude with the 2025-2026 cohort at the end of the academic year. This decision follows the planned sunsetting of...

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

Master of Science in Biomedical Data Science and AI (BDS-AI) Apply Today Turn data into action. Use AI to transform healthcare.Our master’s program is designed to train the next generation of data-driven health care leaders through interdisciplinary learning an...

⏳ 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...