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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/Vision

 
Mission

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

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.
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Listen Now: Discover The Data Science Institute: Converting Data into Knowledge

Inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio, listen as the Data Science Institute’s own William Hogan, MD, MS, explains how in medical research, having good data is invaluable toward gaining better information, and is the key to increasing medical knowledge.
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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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Recent News

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Data Science Institute’s Monthly Coffee Hour Series Fosters Connections, Collaborations

March 18, 2026

The new initiative, launched last year, brings MCW’s cutting-edge data science research to the forefront of health in Wisconsin.

Dr. Suhas Sreehari Selected by NAE to Represent the United States

January 23, 2026

This prestigious honor for Dr. Sreehari recognizes his expertise in advanced data science and engineering and highlights MCW’s role in international research collaboration.

William Hogan, MD, MS Elected as Co-Chair of National Committee for Data Science

January 12, 2026

The MCW Data Science Institute is pleased to announce that William Hogan, MD, MS was elected as the co-chair of the Lead Team of the Biostatistics, Informatics and Data Science (BIDS) enterprise committee.

MCW Data Science Institute Welcomes Dr. Suhas Sreehari

December 1, 2025

Dr. Suhas Sreehari Joins the Data Science Institute as assistant professor, bringing deep expertise in AI and computational imaging.

Contact the Data Science Institute

Please reach out with questions or for collaboration.

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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