Department of Biomedical Informatics | University at Buffalo | United States
Dr. Peter Elkin is a distinguished scientist specializing in biomedical informatics, with expertise in applied ontology, natural language processing (NLP), human factors engineering, and electronic health records (EHRs). His research focuses on leveraging computational methods to extract clinical insights from complex healthcare data, advancing translational research and improving patient outcomes. He has also explored emerging intersections between informatics and biomarker discovery, including applications relevant to skin aging and precision medicine. Dr. Elkin serves as a UB Distinguished Professor and Chair of Biomedical Informatics at the University at Buffalo, where he leads interdisciplinary research and innovation initiatives. His key contributions include pioneering NLP-based systems for detecting clinical complications, advancing clinical terminology standards such as SNOMED CT, and influencing informatics policy frameworks. With impactful innovations and widely cited research, his work bridges data science and healthcare delivery. His vision is to enhance global healthcare systems through intelligent data integration, improving diagnostics, decision-making, and patient-centered innovation.
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