Dr. He is a physician with dual board certification in Emergency Medicine and Clinical Informatics. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School and practices at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), where he is also a faculty member of the Laboratory for Computer Science.
Building a new era of healthcare through innovative clinical informatics and publishing standards
We design, validate, and deploy informatics tools that connect science to practice. Our work spans computer vision for patient phenotyping, standards for scientific publishing and reproducibility, and novel models of care delivery.
Digital
The use of digital information spans a wide variety of formats and applications, allowing for more sophisticated analysis and decision-making. This includes leveraging visual mediums like interactive charts, videos, and animations that transform complex data into easy-to-understand narratives.
Furthermore, we work with website nodes, which are connection points within a page’s structure. Each node, whether it’s a section, a text element, or an image, acts as a data point that can be analyzed to understand user behavior and navigation flow.
Finally, we integrate the power of Bayesian inference, a statistical method that uses probability theory to update beliefs or hypotheses as new information becomes available. By combining this technique with data obtained from visual media and website structure, it’s possible to make more accurate predictions and continuously refine analysis models.
Health
Achieving a holistic view of human health requires integrating traditional medical knowledge with the vast potential of digital information. By leveraging digital tools, we can move beyond isolated data points to see a complete and interconnected picture of an individual’s well-being.
This approach involves analyzing a wide range of digital data sources, from electronic health records and wearable devices to genomic sequencing and environmental sensors. This data is not just about a single visit to the doctor; it provides continuous insights into lifestyle habits, sleep patterns, physical activity, and biological markers.
By combining these diverse streams of information, we gain a deeper understanding of the complex factors that influence health. This allows us to move from reactive medicine to a proactive, predictive model of care, identifying health risks before they become serious problems. Ultimately, a holistic view powered by digital insights helps create more personalized and effective healthcare strategies for everyone.
Implementation
The healthcare space is undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by the strategic use of digital communication to bridge knowledge gaps and foster meaningful change. This isn’t just about sending emails or posting on social media; it’s about leveraging a sophisticated toolkit of digital channels to effectively translate complex medical and scientific knowledge for diverse audiences.
By using digital communication, healthcare providers and innovators can transform dense, academic research into accessible formats, such as interactive webinars, data-rich infographics, and patient-friendly educational videos. This ensures that critical information about new treatments, preventative care, and public health initiatives is understood not only by fellow professionals but also by patients, policymakers, and the general public.
This translation of knowledge is essential for driving real-world change. It empowers patients to make informed decisions about their health, enables policymakers to enact better regulations based on evidence, and facilitates collaboration among researchers globally. Ultimately, digital communication acts as a powerful catalyst, breaking down barriers and democratizing access to information, which is a key driver for advancing global health outcomes.
About
Clinical informatics transforms research and raw data into usable systems that improve care. Innovation depends on bridging technical advances—such as vision-based phenotyping and AI—with reproducible standards in science and care models that clinicians can adopt. By combining these components, we aim to deliver tools that improve safety, access, and outcomes.
Learn MoreComputer Vision
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CV as a window into hidden patient metrics.
Scientific Standards
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Tools for structuring methods, data pipelines, and open science.
Innovative Care Models
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Decision support integrated into real workflows
Impact
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Evaluation across pilots, deployments, and scale
Director
Dr. Shuhan He, MD
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Collaborators & Trainees
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At SignificanceLab, our success is built on the expertise, passion, and collaborative spirit of our team. We are a diverse group of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers united by a shared mission.
Each member brings a unique set of skills and experiences, contributing to an environment where every idea is valued and every challenge is met with dedication. We believe that great work comes from great people working together.
Get to know the individuals who are the driving force behind everything we do.