ABOUT THE PROJECT

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Research Pillar(s):

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A briefcase icon with a Red Cross symbol, meant to represent the STEM and Healthcare Workforce priority.
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This research initiative is dedicated to developing innovative artificial intelligence and machine learning tools designed to enhance healthcare delivery and improve access to quality care. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies this team aims to address barriers such as limited healthcare resources, geographic isolation, and gaps in care. Through the creation of intelligent, user-friendly solutions, this project strives to empower patients and providers alike, fostering more efficient, personalized, and equitable healthcare services for those who need them most.

Researchers & Collaborators

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Dr. Vangelis Metsis

Faculty Fellow, THRC

Associate Professor, Computer Science

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Allison D. Ihle, PhD, RN, FAAN

Assistant Professor, UT Austin

PUBLICATIONS

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Training an AI Chatbot to Manage Health in Underserved Populations: Methodological Approach

JMIR AI
April 1, 2026       
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The Impact of Data Augmentation on Time Series Classification Models: An In-Depth Study with Biomedical Data

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
July 25, 2024        
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Many-to-Many Prediction for Effective Modeling of Frequent Label Transitions in Time Series

International Conference on PETRA
June 26, 2024        
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BioDiffusion: A Versatile Diffusion Model for Biomedical Signal Synthesis

Bioengineering
March 21, 2024        
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