Gil Alterovitz
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SeniorGil Alterovitz is a leading biomedical informatics scientist and AI leader based in Greater Boston, blending academic research with real-world health IT impact. As Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Biomedical Cybernetics Laboratory, he shapes advances in precision medicine, pharmacogenomics, network methods, Bayesian inference, and genomics ontologies, while advancing mobile health apps. He also directs AI initiatives at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, serving as Director of the National Artificial Intelligence Institute and Chief AI Officer, VA/VHA, guiding national strategy at the intersection of healthcare, policy, and data standards. A pioneer in clinical genomics standards, he co-chairs HL7 Clinical Genomics and leads SMART/FHIR Genomics, GA4GH clinical working groups, driving global data sharing and interoperability. His career spans MIT, HMS, Boston Children's Hospital, and White House Presidential Innovation Fellow, reflecting a track record of translating research into scalable, standards-driven health solutions. He brings a rare blend of rigorous research, strategic leadership, and hands-on governance to advance precision medicine nationwide.
11 years of coding experienceGithub contributions (4)
GilAlterovitz/IDP_coevolution_RSI
Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
Contributions:9 commits in 1 day
GilAlterovitz/phewas
Apr 2015 - Apr 2015
Contributions:3 pushes, 1 branch in 1 day
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