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Department of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science

Biomedical Informatics and Data Science

Forging the Future of Informatics

Informatics is the connective tissue that weaves together the diverse expertise found at UAB, from data science, genome technology to precision medicine and a learning health system.

Our Programs

Preparing the next generation of informatics researchers and practitioners

Offering a dynamic environment with numerous opportunities for students and postdoctoral researchers to contribute toward cutting-edge research and innovation in biomedicine and health care.

Our People

Home to leading experts and distinguished scholars

Developing new approaches, techniques, tools and models that aim at solving problems relevant to human health and disease, including biomedical discoveries, assisted diagnosis, development of treatments and novel therapeutics.

Latest Informatics News and Updates

  • AMIA 2024 Annual Symposium highlights biomedical informatics transformative role in the future of health care
    Nov 20, 2024
  • Tiago Colicchio, M.D. elected Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association
    Nov 20, 2024
  • Inaugural AI in Medicine and Nursing Symposium hosted at UAB
    Nov 18, 2024
  • Heersink School of Medicine honors 8 faculty with Endowed Chairs and Professorships
    Oct 30, 2024

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