Artificial Intelligence’s Promise and Peril
As algorithms analyze mammograms and smartphones capture lived experiences, researchers are debating the use of ai in public health.
Researchers wrap their arms around the messy world of big data
November 9, 2018—The promises of big data in health care are seemingly endless. And so are the challenges—poor data quality, byzantine medical codes, and the complexity of human genetics, to name just a few. A recent event, hosted…
Digging for research gold in electronic medical records
September 25, 2014 — For scientists who study rare diseases, hospitals’ vast data banks hold tantalizing potential. Access to anonymized electronic medical records allows researchers to track the progress of a larger group of patients than would be…
HSPH, Dana-Farber host sixth annual quantitative genomics conference
November 27, 2012 -- What does genome-wide analysis reveal about complex human traits? What’s the best way to design and analyze gene-sequencing studies? These were some of the questions addressed at the sixth annual PQG (Program in Quantitative…
