AI: Empowering the future of nursing at uf College of Nursing

The College of Nursing has in-depth knowledge and experience in capturing, transforming and analyzing structured and unstructured nursing and patient data from EHRs. Researchers also have valuable knowledge and experience in how national data networks can be leveraged to increate the data pertinent to nursing science and AI applications.

Meet the Nursing Informatics Team

AI Across the Curriculum

About Our AI Team

together, we are unstoppable

UF is leading the way by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to solve some of the world’s most formidable challenges. Our students, faculty and staff are driving growth across the state.

Nursing Informatics Team

Meet our ai experts

The UF College of Nursing continues to lead in nursing informatics research through the innovative and interdisciplinary research of seven esteemed nursing scientists:

Ragnhildur I Bjarnadottir

Department:

Family, Community and Health Systems Science

Ragnhildur I Bjarnadottir PhD, MPH, RN, FAMIA

Associate Professor

Hwayoung Cho

Department:

Family, Community and Health Systems Science

Hwayoung Cho PhD, RN, FAMIA

Assistant Professor

Gail Keenan

Department:

Family, Community and Health Systems Science

Gail Keenan PhD, RN, FAAN

Professor

Tamara G R Macieira

Department:

Family, Community and Health Systems Science

Tamara G R Macieira PhD, RN, FAMIA

Assistant Professor

Qinglin Pei

Department:

Biobehavioral Nursing Science

Qinglin Pei PhD

Associate Professor

Lisiane Pruinelli

Department:

Biobehavioral Nursing Science

Lisiane Pruinelli PhD, MSc, RN, FAMIA, FAAN

Interim Department Chair, Biobehavioral Nursing Science Department, Associate Professor

ai faculty video spotlight

Link to Tamara Macieira Video
Link to Ragnhildur Bjarnadottir's video

AI Across the Curriculum

Artificial intelligence is more than just the next wave of high-tech. It is transforming nearly every sector of the economy. Using AI to analyze massive amounts of data has dramatically affected communications, accounting, finance, transportation, medicine, agriculture, and more.

The University of Florida is making artificial intelligence the centerpiece of a major, long-term initiative that is combining world-class research infrastructure, cutting-edge research, and a transformational approach to curriculum. Its depth is making the university a leader in AI research and development; its breadth will make sure every UF student develops a basic competency in AI regardless of their field of study.

Areas of Focus

Health care delivery

AI-enhanced health care decision-making and precision health.

Biomedical discovery

AI-fueled development of novel diagnostics and therapeutics.

Public and population health

AI-powered modeling and surveillance of health determinants.

moving ai forward

The College of Nursing is poised to advance AI initiatives by strengthening the following areas:

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