Gateway to Informatics

AI, Trust, and Collaboration: a conversation with Knowledge Quarter CEO, Jodie Eastwood

In this special summer episode of Gateway to Informatics, we feature a live recording from the Bloomsbury Institute in London. Host Philip Payne, PhD is joined by Jodie Eastwood, CEO of the Knowledge Quarter, and Thomas Kannampallil, PhD, Professor and Chief Data Scientist at WashU Medicine. The episode dives deep into the innovative ecosystem of the Knowledge Quarter, an innovation district in London's King's Cross area that fosters collaboration across diverse fields such as life sciences, ...

3 months ago

38 minutes

Gateway to Informatics

Building the Future of Public Health: A Conversation with Dr. Sandro Galea

In the latest episode of Gateway to Informatics, Dr. Philip Payne, WashU Medicine's Chief Data Scientist, hosts Dr. Sandro Galea, the inaugural Margaret C Ryan Dean of the newly established Washington University School of Public Health. Dr. Galea, a renowned population health scientist and physician, shares his extraordinary journey from Malta to Canada and ultimately to St. Louis, detailing his pioneering work in public health. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Galea provides profound insight...

4 months ago

39 minutes

Gateway to Informatics

Transforming Health Systems Through Causal Inference: A Conversation with Dr. Miguel Hernán

In this episode of "Gateway to Informatics," Dr. Philip Payne, the WashU medicine chief data scientist and director of I2DB, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Miguel Hernán, a leading expert in causal inference from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Hernán shares insights into his career journey, which began unexpectedly in medical school and evolved through work in biostatistics and epidemiology. He emphasizes the significant impact of mentors, particularl...

6 months ago

38 minutes

Gateway to Informatics

Transforming Government through Digital Innovation: A Conversation with Jennifer Pahlka

In this compelling episode of Gateway to Informatics, Dr. Philip Payne, WashU's chief data scientist and director of the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics (I2DB), delves into an insightful discussion with Jennifer Pahlka, author of Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better. Pahlka, a senior fellow at the Niskanen Center and the Federation of American Scientists, and founder of Code for America, shares her profound perspecti...

7 months ago

37 minutes

Gateway to Informatics

Bridging AI and Healthcare: An In-depth Conversation with Dr. Chenyang Lu

Today, we're joined by Dr. Chenyang Lu, a renowned computer scientist and the founding director of the AI for Health Institute here at WashU. Now, I've had the privilege of knowing Dr. Lu for years, and I can tell you firsthand that he is one of the most innovative thinkers when it comes to bridging the gap between AI and healthcare. In fact, as Dr. Lu describes the motivation behind the institute, I couldn't help but nod along - the idea of creating more of those cross-disciplinary relations...

8 months ago

34 minutes

Gateway to Informatics

Informatics in Action: A Conversation with Mary Politi on Data-Driven Decision Support

Welcome to Gateway to Informatics, a podcast hosted by Dr. Philip Payne, Chief Data Scientist at WashU Medicine and Director of the Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics (I2DB). Each episode features conversations with prominent figures in informatics, research, and healthcare. Our podcast delves into the latest developments, challenges, and innovations in the field, with a particular focus on the integration of AI and digital technologies. By leveraging our healthcare sy...

9 months ago

39 minutes

Gateway to Informatics

Exploring the Frontiers of Genetics and Genomics with Ting Wang

Welcome to Gateway to Informatics, a podcast hosted by Dr. Philip Payne, Chief Data Scientist at WashU Medicine and Director of the Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics (I2DB). Each episode features conversations with prominent figures in informatics, research, and healthcare. Our podcast delves into the latest developments, challenges, and innovations in the field, with a particular focus on the integration of AI and digital technologies. By leveraging our healthcare sy...

10 months ago

33 minutes

Gateway to Informatics

From Computer Science to Clinical Impact: Albert Lai's Informatics Journey

Welcome to Gateway to Informatics, a podcast hosted by Dr. Philip Payne, Chief Data Scientist at WashU Medicine and Director of the Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics (I2DB). Each episode features conversations with prominent figures in informatics, research, and healthcare. Our podcast delves into the latest developments, challenges, and innovations in the field, with a particular focus on the integration of AI and digital technologies. By leveraging our healthcare sy...

11 months ago

36 minutes

Gateway to Informatics

Bridging Data, Medicine, and Mentorship: Insights from Atul Butte

Welcome to Gateway to Informatics, a podcast hosted by Dr. Philip Payne, Chief Data Scientist at WashU Medicine and Director of the Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics (I2DB). Each episode features conversations with prominent figures in informatics, research, and healthcare. Our podcast delves into the latest developments, challenges, and innovations in the field, with a particular focus on the integration of AI and digital technologies. By leveraging our healthcare sy...

1 year ago

28 minutes