NEJM AI Grand Rounds An Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove: A Conversation with Dr. Atul Butte
Aug 23, 2023
Dr. Atul Butte, a pioneering informatician, discusses his career, from pediatric endocrinology to trailblazing work with biomedical data. Topics include his entrepreneurial journey, the importance of utilizing electronic health record data, building neural networks in AI, the connection between pediatric endocrinology and informatics, the role of a chief data scientist in understanding human disease, the power of public speaking, the impact of the Bay Dol Act on academic researchers, managing data and infrastructure, and driving AI in medicine.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Building Neural Networks and Continuous Learning in AI
02:08 • 2min
Early Introduction to Coding and Connection between Pediatric Endocrinology and Informatics
03:56 • 19min
The Unique Role of a Chief Data Scientist and Building a New Taxonomy of Human Disease
22:53 • 3min
The Importance of Practice and Public Speaking
25:53 • 23min
Empowerment of Academic Researchers and the Impact of the Bay Dol Act
49:10 • 2min
Managing Data and Infrastructure
50:52 • 13min
Travel Tips and AI in Medicine
01:03:33 • 13min