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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Very happy to share that our paper describing a self-service geocoding application has been published. We provide a front end to DeGAUSS for non-technical users. We also added an API interface and management dashboard. #geocoding #geospatial #informatics. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

We collect Coca Cola items so I took a short detour to the World of Coca Cola during #AMIA2025 in Atlanta. #CocaCola #Atlanta

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Very impressive #AMIA2025 presentation about MedViz. Altnerative to chat interactions with AI. medviz.org

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Kedar Mate keynote at #AMIA2025 shared the essence of implementation science IMHO. I often say that i began my career in industry with “here is what i want you to want”. It worked for S Jobs but not so much for me. Now I focus on “what are your needs?” And “how can i help?”

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

#AMIA2025 Come meet Abby Kietzman @abbykietz.bsky.social and learn about the Reasearch Informatics Navigator role at Children's Mercy @research.childrensmercy.org . Poster #P78 Sunday Nov. 16.

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

I am very excited to speak (twice!) at the Evelyn Keever Bioethics day at the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters on Friday! I'm a "begin with the bad news" person, so the first session will provide background and an honest discussion of the many risks posed by AI in healthcare.

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Excited to share this capability developed by the Research Informatics and Data Science team @research.childrensmercy.org ! Place-based analysis is essential but challenging, we are developing capabilities that will simplify the process. www.childrensmercy.org/childrens-me...

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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 27/09/2025

Reposted by Mark Hoffman

We’re working to advance pediatric care with bold science and bright futures - and sharing all about it at #AAP2025 this weekend. Visit us at booth #568 to explore our latest #BuiltForKids innovations. PLUS visit our playful puppy playpen for a moment to recharge.

Two puppies resting on a person's lap with a toy nearby, on a grassy surface.

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

I am excited about participating in the @childrensmercy.org annual Dream Big fundraiser. Our team honors the memory of my late friend and colleague Brian "Mooose" Rivera and supports the Research Informatics team and our Makerspace. Please help us out! give.childrensmercykids.org/fundraiser/6...

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2025 Dream Big Day

Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

I appreciated NPR's coverage of a recent paper demonstrating providers becoming dependent on AI and "deskilling" when AI was not available. There is a link to the Lancet paper in the story. www.npr.org/sections/sho...

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Research suggests doctors might quickly become dependent on AI

A study in Poland found that doctors appeared less likely to detect abnormalities during colonoscopies on their own after they'd grown used to help from an AI tool.

Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Grateful to have been formally inducted as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors last night. #NAI

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Badges are all the rage lately. As an avid #birdwatcher, I really felt seen by this Experian badge....

Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Dan Hartman MD shares opening keynote at Translation25 @actscience.bsky.social

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Enjoying my first ACTS @actscience.bsky.social meeting in DC! Some old friends and some new!

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Dr Casey Holiday from the University of Missouri shares image analysis of alligators, dinosaurs and birds at @nexusinformatics @bionexuskc.bsky.social

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Laura Miller from K-state shares gene expression visualization @nexusinformatics @bionexuskc.bsky.social

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Congrats to @claytonmansel.bsky.social for his Nexus informatics poster receiving an honorable mention. @bionexuskc.bsky.social

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Looking forward to starting the Nexus Informatics conference tomorrow morning. First up - @tatonetti.bsky.social Nicholas Tatonetti delivering our opening keynote! Can't wait! I will be giving the Friday morning keynote, "Welcome to the Jungle – Real World Data Surrounded by Data Gardens" !

Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Hannah Thompson MD from Mt. Sinai shares nice overview of extreme weather and climate change health impact. Part of @childrensmercy.org Childhood Cancer and the Environment workshop organized by Drs Nikki Wood and Elizabeth Friedman.

Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Dr Tabia Akintobi @ Morehouse shares distinction between community engagement and community-engaged during @frontiersctsi.bsky.social symposium

Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Nexus Informatics is a unique conference sponsored by BioNexus KC @bionexuskc.bsky.social - we connect informatics professionals and students working in health, agriculture, environment, engineering and basic biology. I can't wait for this year's event! www.kcbioinformatics.org/conference/

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Conference - Nexus Informatics

The Nexus Informatics Conference combines learning, networking, and the exploration of the latest advancements in the dynamic field of informatics.

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Some people are expressing enthusiasm about how "billions in waste" have just been found in the NIH budget. Nothing could be farther from the truth, I hope this helps bring clarity to how biomedical research works in practice. #NIH #BiomedicalResearch markhoffmankc.com/biomedical-r...

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Biomedical research is not “waste” | Mark Hoffman, Ph.D.

This post reflects my personal views but is informed by my professional experience as a biomedical researcher and administrative leader. Last Friday the National Institute of Health (NIH) announced a ...

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NFLair @nflair.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

🏹 Like this post if you're cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs!

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Every year I enjoy co-chairing this unique #informatics conference with @bionexuskc.bsky.social ! ‼️ SAVE THE DATE: Nexus Informatics Conference, April 10-11, at Kansas City University 40% off General Admission until February 7, 2025 events.humanitix.com/2025nexusinf...

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2025 Nexus Informatics Conference

Get tickets on Humanitix - 2025 Nexus Informatics Conference hosted by BioNexus KC. Kansas City University, 1620 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA. Thursday April 10th 2025. Find event info...

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

I am very grateful for this recognition by the National Academy of Inventors and for Dr. Caruso @umkc.bsky.social for the nomination. Most of the issued patents stem from my work to integrate genomic information with the EHR at Cerner. www.umkc.edu/news/posts/2...

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Fourth UMKC Fellow Named to National Academy of Inventors

Mark Hoffman of Children’s Mercy is a School of Medicine professor

Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Pregame flyover in our neighborhood. Let’s go Chiefs! #chiefskingdom

Fulden Batibeniz @fuldenbatibeniz.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Reposted by Mark Hoffman

🌡️🔥Climate change isn't a distant threat—it's a public health crisis now. Our study shows heat-related deaths in many cities could surpass annual COVID-19 deaths in just 5–10 years at 3°C warming. Urgent action is needed! 👉 rdcu.be/d5rnL @natureportfolio.bsky.social #scientificreports

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Rapid climate action is needed: comparing heat vs. COVID-19-related mortality

Scientific Reports - Rapid climate action is needed: comparing heat vs. COVID-19-related mortality

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Happy to be a judge at the first Kansas City Medical conference. First time all 3 medical schools. Dean Norbash @umkc SOM kicks us off!

Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I started an unofficial Children's Mercy Employee (past and present) starter pack. If you are a current employee and I missed you, message me and I'll confirm in our directory and then add you. go.bsky.app/LzTCdbZ

Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

My research informatics and data science team at Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.bsky.social has two #Bioinformatics Engineer positions open. Please review to see if you are qualified! These are staff, not faculty, positions. jobs-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/31186/b...

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Careers at Children's Mercy

Children's Mercy is widely recognized for outstanding clinical achievements and compassionate care. But we're also known for taking great care of our employees.

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

One week into joining @bsky.app I'm impressed with the engagement compared to Threads. Thought it would be a good Monday to share this ELO Classic... (but it will get stuck in your head): youtu.be/bJ8Sz8CJY5g?...

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Mr. Blue Sky

YouTube video by Electric Light Orchestra - Topic

Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Reposted by Mark Hoffman

New at Science Evo, a large language of life (LLLM) genomic foundation model, predicting & generating tasks from molecular to genomic scale science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Had great meetings with collaborators at #UCBerkeley this week. They have some special parking spots….

Craig Joseph, MD @craigmjoseph.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Reposted by Mark Hoffman

Many of us want antibiotics when we're sick, but they don't help with viral infections. New research now shows antibiotics might actually increase the risk of getting a bacterial infection even if you didn't have one to begin with. #AntibxStewardship

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Antibiotics linked to pneumonia risk among flu patients: Study

"New findings reveal that taking antibiotics while sick with the flu can increase the risk of developing bacterial pneumonia. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai found

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Last day for #AMIA2024 starting with a hearty pre-travel breakfast at Mason cafe and now enjoying S102 self-service software applications, including HealthPro @VanderbiltU .

Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Peter Embi shares overview of Learning Health System @vanderbilt

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

This will go down as a classic #AMIA2024 moment- Family Feud rock paper scissors…. @jessiet1023.bsky.social