Nigam Shah
American biomedical informatician
Nigam Shah is a prominent biomedical informatician and a professor at Stanford University. He is known for his work in the field of clinical informatics and the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Shah's research focuses on using data-driven methods to improve patient care and healthcare delivery.
Education[edit | edit source]
Nigam Shah received his undergraduate degree in engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. He then pursued a PhD in biomedical informatics at Stanford University, where he developed a keen interest in the intersection of medicine and data science.
Career[edit | edit source]
Shah is a professor of medicine (biomedical informatics) at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is also the Associate Director of the Center for Biomedical Informatics Research at Stanford. His work involves the development of computational methods to extract meaningful insights from electronic health records (EHRs) and other healthcare data sources.
Research[edit | edit source]
Nigam Shah's research is centered on the use of machine learning and natural language processing to analyze large-scale healthcare data. His goal is to enable precision medicine by identifying patterns and trends that can inform clinical decision-making. Shah has contributed to the development of algorithms that can predict patient outcomes and identify potential adverse drug reactions.
Contributions to Healthcare[edit | edit source]
Shah has been instrumental in advancing the use of big data in healthcare. His work has led to the creation of tools that help clinicians make better-informed decisions by providing them with actionable insights derived from patient data. He advocates for the integration of AI technologies in healthcare to enhance the quality and efficiency of patient care.
Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]
Nigam Shah has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of biomedical informatics. He is recognized as a leader in the application of AI in healthcare and has been invited to speak at various international conferences and symposia.
Related pages[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
