Events Calendar

The Distinguished Biomedical Scholar Lecture Series features top-tier scientists and physicians performing high-impact research in a variety of areas. Most lectures, with few exceptions, will be held on the third Thursday of each month during the academic year. The seminars will be of broad interest and are open to the public and all University faculty, staff and students. The schedule of current speakers can be found on our website.

Dr. Hersh is a leader and innovator in biomedical informatics both in education and research. He focuses on the application of search techniques to electronic health record data, aiming to improve patient cohort discovery and amplification of signals of rare diseases. His research activities also include conducting systematic reviews of the efficacy of informatics interventions, including telemedicine and health information exchange.