BeRCH role

I am responsible for linking multiple data streams and building advanced machine-learning-based analytical models with combined datasets to predict medical conditions for children and identify risk factors leading to these conditions, including but not limited to pesticide exposure, psychosocial stressors, and prenatal and perinatal factors.

Personal Bio

Dr. Zhe He is Interim Director for Florida State University Institute for Successful Longevity and an Associate Professor in the School of Information (iSchool). He is also Director of Biostatistics, Informatics, and Research Design (BIRD) Program in the UF-FSU Clinical and Translational Science Award Hub. His research expertise includes machine learning, natural language processing, and knowledge representation. The overarching goal of his research is to improve population health and advance biomedical research through the application of informatics and data science. His research has been funded by National Institute on Aging, National Library of Medicine, National Institute of Mental Health, and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.