Department of Biomedical Informatics

The Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, is committed to improving biomedical research and clinical care through the innovative application of informatics. Currently funded projects explore areas such as genomic and proteomic data mining, natural language processing, machine learning, and biosurveillance.

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Certificate, Master’s & Doctoral Programs

Our program is designed to combine rigorous and in-depth research training with flexibility to tailor your program with elective courses from across the University

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Postdoctoral Fellowship & Summer Internship

 Enhance your research training and gain the additional skills you need for a successful academic career

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Research Education for Undergraduates

We offer multiple mentored research experience that occur over the summer.
The Accessible and Inclusive Biomedical Informatics and Data Science (AIBIDS) is a full-time 10-week authentic research internship in biomedical informatics and data science under the guidance of a mentor (faculty member or trainee) at either the University of Pittsburgh or Gallaudet University.
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Prospective Students

We offer a range of training experiences to accommodate diverse backgrounds and aspirations.
Active participation in research and development is a key element of the educational experience at Pitt DBMI.

Masters Degree (MS) in Biomedical Informatics
Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Biomedical Information
MS or PhD in Intelligent Systems – BMI Track
MD/PhD in Biomedical Informatics
Non-degree Postdoctoral Training
Certificate in Biomedical Informatics

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News

Read about Biorepository Informatics!

Next Generation Biorepository Informatics: Supporting Genomics, Imaging, and Innovations in Spatial Biology By Chenyu Li, Rumana Rashid, Eugene M. Sadhu, Sandro Santagata, and Michael J. Becich Read the entry here! 

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Events

DBMI Colloquium Speaker – September 1 – Yuan Luo

Yuan Luo, PhD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine "Addressing Telehealth Disparities in the Sustained Pandemic Era" University of Pittsburgh Biomedical Informatics Lecture Series Friday, September 1, 2023 from 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon EST...

DBMI Colloquium Speaker – September 8 – Erich Kummerfeld

Erich Kummerfeld, PhD, University of Minnesota "Causal Modeling in Precision Psychiatry: Understanding Unique Brains and Behavior Mechanisms" University of Pittsburgh Biomedical Informatics Lecture Series Fridays 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon EST...

DBMI Colloquium Speaker – September 15 – Artur Dubrawski

Friday, September 15 – Artur Dubrawski, PhD, Carnegie Mellon University,  “Limitations of Healthcare AI and some ways to overcome them” University of Pittsburgh Biomedical Informatics Lecture Series Fridays 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon EST https://pitt.zoom.us/j/97464500787...