Department of Biomedical Informatics
The Best Education
The department has a National Library of Medicine (NLM) training grant to support its educational programs. Master of Science (MS), Certificate, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs are offered along with short-term traineeships for students and visiting fellows.
World-Class Research
The breadth and depth of research opportunities at The University Utah are unmatched because our close relationships with collaborating institutions, state local public health agencies. Our program is unique for its strength in each the following areas: Clinical Informatics/Digital Health, Translational Bioinformatics, Health Data Science, Clinical Research Informatics, and Research Labs.
Welcome from Dr. Yves Lussier
I am humbled and honored to join the talented faculty, staff, and students of the University of Utah as I take on the role as chair of the Department of Biomedical Informatics. I am very excited for this new opportunity to work side-by-side with such outstanding faculty members to facilitate our students’ work and studies, to serve, and, at times, to mentor them.
Student Testimonials
One of the most rewarding parts of the program was being part of such a supportive and collaborative cohort. I truly enjoyed working alongside classmates who brought diverse experiences and perspectives — everyone was eager to learn and share knowledge. I'm also incredibly grateful to the program director, whose guidance, encouragement, and leadership created a positive and motivating environment. The connections I made during this program — both with peers and faculty — are ones I'll carry with me moving forward.
The BMI Program gave me the skillset to better understand the interface of healthcare and information technology from multiple points of view. It continuously ensured that its academic material aligned with the current industry needs to help its students come prepared to advance their career within healthcare informatics.
One thing I really appreciated about the program was the flexibility each professor provided while working on assignments. They really encourages learning at your own pace and focused more on making sure we understood the material rather than putting pressure on deadlines. It made the whole experience a lot less stressful and helped me actually enjoy the learning process.
I really enjoyed the Master's in Bioinformatics program because it gave me practical tools to better understand and work with healthcare data and health information systems. The coursework helped me see how we can use data to improve patient care, streamline workflows, and support clinical decision-making. I appreciated how the program balanced technical skills with real-world applications — things I could actually use in my day-to-day work.
I have truly enjoyed this program. I learned more skills than I ever thought possible. I felt like the course work was challenging enough, while also providing the extra help needed for someone switching from bedside clinical practice to learning how to use Python to program and code.
I loved every minute of working with the people at DBMI. The students, professors, and staff are brilliant, dedicated, and are the future! I will miss you all so much and am excited to see how you use your degrees in the future!
Upcoming Events
February 25, 2026
Faculty Meeting
DBMI's Faculty Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Classroom 1470 from 3:30 - 5 ...
March 25, 2026
Faculty Meeting
DBMI's Faculty Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in Classroom 1470 from 3:30 - 5...
April 29, 2026
Faculty Meeting
DBMI's Faculty Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Classroom 1470 from 3:30 - 5 pm...
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