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Medical College of Wisconsin Data Science Institute

The Data Science Institute is focused on advancing data science across MCW and with our health system partners. Our ultimate goal is to excel in data science and informatics to become a prominent leader nationally and worldwide by developing innovative data science approaches and integrating them into the four pillars of MCW. Dr. William R. Hogan is the director and professor of the DSI. Biostatistics is a division of the Data Science Institute with Dr. Brent Logan as director.
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Mission

The mission of the Data Science Institute (DSI) is to advance data science as a unique scientific discipline while actively supporting research across MCW. Leveraging the extensive expertise within MCW and our health system partners in fields such as bioinformatics, medical informatics, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, large database analyses, biostatistics, geospatial analysis, and artificial intelligence, the DSI seeks to foster innovation and collaboration.

Vision

The DSI is committed to advancing the educational mission by creating training and professional development opportunities, including the establishment of degree programs, and hosting various seminar series, workshops, hackathons, and more. As our institute grows, we aspire to offer diverse software and data engineering services and educational programs to benefit our community.

Artificial Intelligence in Surgery Symposium

Artificial Intelligence in Surgery Symposium to be held September 27-28, 2024. This educational symposium is designed to highlight a broad range of topics relating to artificial intelligence (AI) in modern surgical practice. It will familiarize the audience with recent advances in the field, ethical considerations, and regulations surrounding its use.

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Faculty Opportunities with the Data Science Institute

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking full-time biomedical data science and informatics faculty.
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The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking full-time biomedical data science and informatics faculty.

Candidates with exceptional accomplishments and scholarly productivity will be prioritized. Candidates with expertise in bioinformatics, machine learning, data integration & harmonization, natural language processing including large language models, imaging informatics, and pathology informatics are of particular interest. Application areas of priority include cancer, rare diseases, neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, mental health, immunology, and bone marrow transplant.

MCW is a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists, and health professionals. We discover and translate new knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences. We provide cutting-edge, collaborative patient care of the highest quality, and we improve the health of the communities we serve. Our strategic imperatives are to grow, diversify, differentiate, strengthen our brand, build a culture of philanthropy, and improve the health of our communities.

Job Highlights:
Extensive computational resources — including an internal cluster & GPUs — and deep integration with clinical data including electronic health records
A diverse array of ongoing research, education, patient care, and community centered activities that require increasing levels of data science and informatics expertise and collaboration
An excellent benefits package including generous paid time off, retirement benefits, and tuition assistance for college-age children
A robust leadership development program for those looking to grow in their career
Financial and technical support is provided for faculty members who wish to develop a successful academic career
Numerous opportunities for collaboration with basic science departments and clinical and translational investigators throughout the system

Position Requirements:
Qualify for an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher
A PhD in biomedical data science, informatics, or related fields including but not limited to computer science, information science; or an MD with MS or higher in these fields Evidence of scholarly productivity appropriate for level of training and experience

About MCW:
MCW is a major academic medical center, a large, multispecialty practice, and the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area and second largest in Wisconsin. MCW is a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists, and health professionals; we discover and translate new knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences; we provide cutting-edge, collaborative, patient care of the highest quality; and we improve the health of the communities we serve. About Froedtert Hospital Froedtert Hospital, the primary adult teaching affiliate for the Medical College of Wisconsin, is a 604-bed academic medical center that delivers advanced medical care. Froedtert Hospital is nationally recognized for exceptional physicians and nurses, research leadership, specialty expertise and state-of-the-art treatments and technology. It serves as an eastern Wisconsin referral center for advanced medical practice care in 37 specialties and is a major training facility with more than 1,000 medical, nursing and health technical students in training. In partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin, it is also a respected research facility with more than 2,000 research studies, including clinical trials, conducted every year. Froedtert Hospital operates the region’s only adult Level I Trauma Center.

About Milwaukee:
Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is one of America’s great cities, combining a dynamic urban community with a rich cultural heritage with access to parks, rivers, and other outdoor recreation. Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and ranks in the top 3 of “Up and Coming Places to Live in the US (United States)” by US News. It is home to corporate headquarters for industry leaders including Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls, Manpower, Harley Davidson, and others. Milwaukee is a popular venue for sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, ethnic dining, and cultural festivals; the city is recognized for its museums, fine dining and hotels, professional sports, gardens and parks, and Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens. The population of the City of Milwaukee is approximately 600,000 and approximately 1.8 million people live in the greater Milwaukee area.

MCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Interested candidates should send resume and CV to:
William R. Hogan, MD, MS, FACMI Mary T. and Ted D. Kellner Chair of Data Science Professor, Data Science Institute Professor, Medicine Director of the Data Science Institute
dsi@mcw.edu
(414) 955-2581

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Goals of the Data Science Institute

Research

Create data science innovations
Generate synergistic research

Vocation

Build the data science workforce
Foster a data-driven culture

People

Uplift the community
Serve the region
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Division of Biostatistics

The DSI's Division of Biostatistics conducts methodological research and statistical consulting services to enhance understanding of disease and health risks.

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Faculty and Staff

The Faculty and Staff at the Data Science Institute is comprised of passionate individuals dedicated to advancing healthcare through the application of data science and technology.

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Contact the Data Science Institute

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Data Science Institute
TBRC 4th Floor, Suite 4150
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
dsi@mcw.edu

Division of Biostatistics
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Medical Education Building
MEB M1400
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 955-8280
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