The TTRN-CITRIS International Summer Institute aims to build and support an international network of researchers dedicated to the creation of impactful research and innovation in health informatics and data science.
The TTRN-CITRIS Summer Institute accomplishes this by sponsoring an annual summer program for doctoral students and post-doctoral trainees from across the globe. Instruction is highly interactive and “hands-on,” thus successful learning depends on the full engagement of attendees. Core topics related to informatics, data science, tele- and digital-health methods and approaches are covered each year plus there is a changing focus area that reflects the particular expertise at the member organization that serves as the host. Fellows submit a paper, receive feedback from faculty, and present an oral presentation of their paper at the final “conference” event. Thus, trainees who attend multiple times will experience a different curriculum each year. Highlights of the Summer Institute include exposure to the local culture, social activities, and academic and industry networking opportunities.
The 2020 Summer Institute will be held August 10 – 14, 2020 at CITRIS located at the University of California Berkeley. The 2020 topics include research methods and approaches for health informatics, tele- and digital-health, plus a special focus on data science, robotics, artificial intelligence, and associated data governance and ethical-legal issues.
Doctoral students and post-doctoral trainees may apply to be a Fellow which comes with partial funding. Fellowship applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from January 8, 2020 to March 31, 2020. Priority will be given to early applicants. Advanced master’s students and faculty new to the topic area may also register on a space available.
2020 Program Chair: Katherine Kim
2020 Scientific Program Committee: Birthe Dinesen, Nick Anderson, Kristian Kidholm, David Lindeman, and Student Representative Cynthia Matsumoto
Direct any questions to personalizedhealthprogram@ucdavis.edu