Dr. Philip Payne, Institute for Informatics, Data Science & Biostatistics (I2DB), WashU Medicine

Gateway to Informatics

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Gateway to Informatics, hosted by Dr. Philip Payne, Vice Chancellor for Biomedical Informatics and Data Science for WashU Medicine and the Chief Health AI Officer for BJC Health System and WashU Medicine, features prominent figures in informatics, research, and healthcare. The podcast explores the latest developments, challenges, and innovations in the sector, with a particular focus on the integration of AI and digital technologies. By leveraging our healthcare system as a living laboratory, the discussions aim to extract meaningful insights that advance research, save lives, and foster healt...

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Dr. Philip Payne, Institute for Informatics, Data Science & Biostatistics (I2DB), WashU Medicine

Episodes

AI, Trust, and Collaboration: a conversation with Knowledge Quarter CEO, Jodie Eastwood 18.07.2025 38:04

In this special summer episode of Gateway to Informatics, we feature a live recording from the Bloomsbury Institute in London. Host Philip Payne, PhD is joined by Jodie Eastwood, CEO of the Knowledge Quarter, and Thomas Kannampallil, PhD, Professor and Chief Data Scientist at WashU Medicine. The episode dives deep into the innovative ecosystem of the Knowledge Quarter, an innovation district in Lo...

Building the Future of Public Health: A Conversation with Dr. Sandro Galea 20.06.2025 39:49

In the latest episode of Gateway to Informatics, Dr. Philip Payne, WashU Medicine's Chief Data Scientist, hosts Dr. Sandro Galea, the inaugural Margaret C Ryan Dean of the newly established Washington University School of Public Health. Dr. Galea, a renowned population health scientist and physician, shares his extraordinary journey from Malta to Canada and ultimately to St. Louis, detailing...

Transforming Health Systems Through Causal Inference: A Conversation with Dr. Miguel Hernán 17.04.2025 38:23

In this episode of "Gateway to Informatics," Dr. Philip Payne, the WashU medicine chief data scientist and director of I2DB, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Miguel Hernán, a leading expert in causal inference from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Hernán shares insights into his career journey, which began unexpectedly in medical school and evolved t...

Transforming Government through Digital Innovation: A Conversation with Jennifer Pahlka 25.03.2025 37:45

In this compelling episode of Gateway to Informatics , Dr. Philip Payne, WashU's chief data scientist and director of the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics (I2DB), delves into an insightful discussion with Jennifer Pahlka, author of Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better . Pahlka, a senior fellow at the Niskanen Center a...

Bridging AI and Healthcare: An In-depth Conversation with Dr. Chenyang Lu 21.02.2025 34:19

Today, we're joined by Dr. Chenyang Lu, a renowned computer scientist and the founding director of the AI for Health Institute here at WashU. Now, I've had the privilege of knowing Dr. Lu for years, and I can tell you firsthand that he is one of the most innovative thinkers when it comes to bridging the gap between AI and healthcare. In fact, as Dr. Lu describes the motivation behind the...

Informatics in Action: A Conversation with Mary Politi on Data-Driven Decision Support 17.01.2025 39:02

Welcome to Gateway to Informatics, a podcast hosted by Dr. Philip Payne, Chief Data Scientist at WashU Medicine and Director of the Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics (I2DB). Each episode features conversations with prominent figures in informatics, research, and healthcare. Our podcast delves into the latest developments, challenges, and innovations in the field, with a pa...

Exploring the Frontiers of Genetics and Genomics with Ting Wang 20.12.2024 33:21

From Computer Science to Clinical Impact: Albert Lai's Informatics Journey 15.11.2024 36:07

Welcome to Gateway to Informatics, a podcast hosted by Dr. Philip Payne , Chief Data Scientist at WashU Medicine and Director of the Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics (I2DB). Each episode features conversations with prominent figures in informatics, research, and healthcare. Our podcast delves into the latest developments, challenges, and innovations in the field, with a p...

Bridging Data, Medicine, and Mentorship: Insights from Atul Butte 18.10.2024 28:37

Welcome to Gateway to Informatics, a podcast hosted by Dr. Philip Payne , Chief Data Scientist at WashU Medicine and Director of the Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics (I2DB). Each episode features conversations with prominent figures in informatics, research, and healthcare. Our podcast delves into the latest developments, challenges, and innovations in the field, with a p...