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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 1d

Some informatics challenges that are being noticed include:
- Interpretation of genomics (Variant calling and interpretation of copy number changes, etc.)
- Tracking clinical trial opportunities
- Matching based on molecular profile
- Analytic pipeline for genomics
#Healthcare #UTHealth #MSBMI

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 1d

Genomic profiling is now a standard part of managing advanced cancers, but this is constantly changing.
Interpreting complex genomic results and staying current with the latest findings is becoming a challenge for clinicians and researchers alike. #MSBMI #PrecisionOncology #UTHealth #Healthcare

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 1d

What is an Actionable Gene?
A genomic alteration can be considered "actionable" if that:
- Predicts therapy response (sensitivity or resistance)
- Is a germline alteration that predicts drug metabolism and/or adverse effects
Along with many more ways. #Healthcare #UTHealth #MSBMI #PrecisionOncology

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 1d

Reporting from this week’s research seminar with Funda Meric-Bernstam, MD.

Title: Genomically Informed Therapy: Advances and Informatics Challenges

This seminar will show how genomic profiling is changing cancer care and the challenges of using this data effectively in clinical settings.

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 2d

Is order entry a physician-only EHR task? #EHR #valuebasedcare #healthcare

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Is order entry a physician-only EHR task?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about who can enter orders in the EHR.

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 5d

Preparing EHR systems for ransomware attacks #EHR #EMR #hitsecurity #healthitsecurity #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #healthcaresecurity #healthcare

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Preparing EHR systems for ransomware attacks | TechTarget

Discover strategies on how to prepare EHRs for potential ransomware attacks.

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 7d

Please visit: www.uth.edu/big-tcr/inde... to learn more about the program details.

#BIGTCR #MSBMI #MyUTHealth #McWilliamsSBMI #Predoctoral #Postdoctoral #UTHealth

Application forms for both predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships are now available.

Biomedical Informatics, Genomics and Translational Cancer Research

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 8d

By connecting O-GlcNAcylation patterns to clinical outcomes, this study highlights new opportunities for identifying therapeutic targets and prognostic tools.

Tune in next Wednesday to hear about the next MSBMI research seminar! #MSBMI #TranslationalScience #Healthcare #UTHealth #MolecularOncology

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 8d

Both pan-cancer and cancer-specific signatures were identified through this research. This helps distinguish between common mechanisms across cancer types and those that are unique to a particular diagnosis. #MSBMI #CancerGenomics #Healthcare #UTHealth

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 8d

Cancer-specific gene clusters emerged from a network analysis. These clusters showed strong associations with patient survival following disease progression, highlighting their potential clinical relevance. #MSBMI #PrecisionOncology #UTHealth #Researchseminar #Healthcare #CardiovascularDisease

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 8d

Their team built functional gene networks using curated O-GlcNAcylated proteins. Instead of looking at isolated genes, they analyzed how these proteins interact to influence disease processes at the network level. #MSBMI #SystemsBiology #Healthcare #UTHealth #ResearchSeminar #CardiovascularDisease

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 8d

This research uses OGT and OGA expression data from TCGA to measure the extent of O-GlcNAcylation dysregulation.
This provides a way to observe how subtle molecular changes might signal cancer-related activity across large datasets. #MSBMI #Bioinformatics #CancerResearch #Healthcare #UTHealth

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 8d

O-GlcNAcylation is a post-translational modification involved in important cellular functions. When dysregulated, it can interfere with cell cycle control, metabolism, and stress response. These factors contribute to cancer progression. #MSBMI #CancerResearch #Msbmiresearchseminar #Healthcare #Data

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 8d

Reporting from the MSBMI research seminar!

We’re joined by Venkat Keshav Chivukula, PhD, who is presenting: "Can Computational Modeling Provide Insights into Cardiovascular Disease Therapy?"

#MSBMI #CardiovascularResearch #BiomedicalInformatics #Msbmiresearchseminar #Researchseminar #Healthcare

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 9d

Cardiology’s digital future is within reach: here is how to close the gaps #AI #artificialintelligence #digitalhealth #interoperability #clinicalhealth #healthcare

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Here's how to close the gap to Cardiology’s digital future

AI and digital tools could transform cardiology, yet gaps in integration, usability and collaboration must be closed to improve care and efficiency.

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 9d

Insider threats: How health systems can stop EHR snooping #hitsecurity #healthitsecurity #EHR #healthcare

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Insider threats: How health systems can stop EHR snooping | TechTarget

Discover how to train staff and protect patient data from cyber threats.

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 23d

Stanford Researchers Introduced MedAgentBench: A Real-World Benchmark for Healthcare AI Agents #healthAI #AI #LLM #healthcareAI #healthcare #EHR #FHIR #EHRdata

www.marktechpost.com/2025/09/16/s...

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 28d

Oracle's new AI releases aim to maximize value across healthcare #hit #healthtech #healthAI #AI #lifesciences #EMR #EHR #healthcare

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Oracle's new AI releases aim to maximize value across healthcare

Sharing data is just the beginning of what artificial intelligence can do for healthcare, said Seema Verma, GM of Oracle Health and Life Sciences, at the company's annual summit.

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · 29d

Transforming the Emergency Department with AI #hit #healthtech #AI #healthcare

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Transforming the Emergency Department with AI

The emergency department is a stressful place. Organizations are relying on updated processes to offer more visibility to patients and support care teams.

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · Sep 9

“The coolest job ever”: Karen Bolen found success in IS by leveraging her knowledge as a nurse #EHR #healthcare

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“The coolest job ever”: Karen Bolen found success in IS by leveraging her knowledge as a nurse

Karen Bolen began her career as a nurse in the emergencydepartment, but after beta testing a new electronic health record platform,she found a new calling in the world of IS.

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · Sep 5

Q&A: Why wearables and health data need cross-platform integration, not just fragmented innovation #wearables #digitalhealth #healthtech #healthdata #healthcare

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Q&A: Why wearables and health data need cross-platform integration, not just fragmented innovation

More data doesn’t automatically translate to better health outcomes – what truly matters is how the data is interpreted and utilized

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · Sep 4

Balancing virtual pulmonary rehab's promise with its pitfalls
#telehealth #virtualcare #telecare #copd #healthcare

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Balancing virtual pulmonary rehab's promise with its pitfalls | TechTarget

Learn why virtual pulmonary rehab requires careful assessment and expert guidance, even as it offers a needed option in lieu of in-person rehab.

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Healthcare IT Today @healthcareittoday.com · Feb 21

T2: Who are the health IT people you listen to the most whether it’s at HIMSS, online, or other conferences? #HIMSS25 #HITsm

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · Sep 3

Hendrick Health speeds stroke care with tele-neurology
#hit #telehealth #teleneurology #healthcareit #healthcare

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Hendrick Health speeds stroke care with tele-neurology

The rural Texas health system has reduced the number of transfers to other facilities for higher level stroke care, reduced stroke call-to-screen time to under 7.5 minutes, and dropped door-to-needle ...

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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics @mcwlliamssbmi.bsky.social · Aug 29

Oracle Introduces Next Generation of AI-Powered Electronic Health Records #EHR #AI #GENAI #ArtificialIntelligence #Healthcare

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Oracle Introduces Next Generation of AI-Powered Electronic Health Records | The Healthcare Technology Report.

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