The Sever Institute of Continuing Studies in the Washington University School of Engineering will offer a new, eight-week course in Biomedical Informatics. This course is the first comprehensive review of accelerated informatics requirements in health care and life sciences.
Introduction to Biomedical Informatics
The purpose of this course is to increase understanding of the challenges in life sciences and health care. In an effort to increase understanding of the challenges in life sciences and health care, students enrolled in “Introduction to Biomedical Informatics” will explore problems that can be addressed using information technology. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to various topics involved in the application of information technology to biomedical disciplines. The course will provide students with a better foundation in biomedical issues in order to be able to more effectively apply information technology in daily work.
Course Topics Include:
- Electronic Health Records and Standards
- Current U.S. Congressional Legislative Activity to Promote Health IT
- Ethics and Privacy Issues
- The Drug Discovery Process
- Future Life Sciences IT Architecture
Course Details
Introduction to Biomedical Informatics
T81-550S
3 units
$3660
(T, TH)
June 10 – July 31
Instructor: Sandler
Prerequisites:
- basic to intermediate understanding of biology and medicine
- senior or graduate student level (or equivalent professional experience)
- expertise in the application of information technology
Instructor
Errol Sandler, Ph.D. worked in the information technology industry for 30 years. His career focused on research and development computing problems in the life sciences. Prior to joining Washington University in January 2008, Dr. Sandler provided leadership and technical expertise for R & D computing in the pharmaceutical industry. Most recently, he led teams to provide information technology support at several Pfizer Global research and development sites in the United States and the United Kingdom. Dr. Sandler received his Ph.D. degree in Physics and Astronomy in July of 1977 from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Expectations & Assignments
Class sessions will be highly interactive for both learning and debate. Student evaluation will be based on class participation, a presentation, a team project, and a final exam. The field of biomedical informatics is rapidly evolving and growing. Assignments will be related to understanding current situations, various proposed or existing solutions, and the generation of new ideas.