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Jan 2025
15m 14s

Driving Disease Risk Prediction and Prev...

Daniel Faggella
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Today’s guest is Dan Elton, Staff Scientist at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dan returns to explore the transformative role of AI in healthcare. In his new role, Dan shares how his work at NIH focuses on integrating diverse datasets—including genetics, electronic health records (EHR), and imaging—to advance disease risk prediction and personalized medicine. He sheds light on NIH’s efforts to create integrated data platforms, leveraging initiatives like the All of Us Program to enhance research accessibility and innovation. If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

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