Identifying Patient Populations

Dr. Laura K. Wiley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, where she focuses on leveraging electronic health records (EHR) for precision medicine discovery and implementation. With a Ph.D. in Human Genetics from Vanderbilt University, Dr. Wiley has developed computational phenotyping algorithms for EHR-linked biobanks and explored precision dosing of medications like warfarin, particularly in African American populations. She serves as the Chief Data Scientist for Health Data Compass, a cloud-based research data warehouse that integrates data from multiple institutions to enhance clinical research capabilities. Dr. Wiley has been actively involved in various initiatives, including a NIH Cancer Moonshot-funded project aimed at creating comprehensive tobacco cessation services at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Her contributions to the field are recognized through her leadership roles in the American Medical Informatics Association and her involvement in developing the Coursera Clinical Data Science Specialization, which educates students on clinical research informatics skills. Through her research and teaching, Dr. Wiley is dedicated to advancing the integration of data science in healthcare to improve patient outcomes and foster innovation in medical practices.