Department of Biomedical Informatics
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AMIA 2008

Learn about the Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI)


Training Program

The Pittsburgh Biomedical Informatics Training Program has been preparing individuals for basic and clinical research, healthcare and development careers since 1987. Areas of concentration include: Clinical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Dental Informatics, Health Services Research, Biosurveillance/Infectious Disease Informatics, and Artificial Intelligence.


Highlights

Recognition

Recent news highlights:

  • DBMI Chair Becich part of new GE Healthcare/UPMC venture; will develop 'virtual microscope' for surgical pathology (more)
  • Spallek's teaching proposal wins funding from the Provost's Advisory Council on Instructional Excellence (more)
  • DBMI External Advisory Board Chair Butte’s research described in recent New York Times article (more)
  • Handler wins Junior Faculty (Clinical) Award at Department of Medicine’s 2008 Research Day (more)