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Mark Hoffman

@markhoffmankc.bsky.social
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Husband, father, Chief Research Information Officer @ Children’s Mercy Kansas City CMH . #Informatics #datascience #Birding #LifeListing #SciFi #LEGO #LeesSummit

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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Some fun visitors for #Maythe4th @children smercy.org
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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Great opening keynote for #NexusInformaticsconference by Dr Chethan Sarabu . Discussed similarity betweeen landscape architecture and medicine . @chethan.bsky.social @bionexuskc.bsky.social
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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Our two keynote speakers - Chethan Sarabu, MD and Paula Ehrlich will share thought-provoking and insightful presentations. We have a great list of presenters and panelists. @chethan.bsky.social @bionexuskc.bsky.social I am fortunate to co-chair for the 10th time!
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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Want to expand your informatics network? Get "out of your box"? Then this is the conference for you! Apr 9-10. The only informatics event covering topics from medical informatics to precision agriculture, from biodiversity informatics to model organisms. www.kcbioinformatics.org/conference/a...
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ListRz @listrz.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Here is the list of 2026 Oscar nominations : www.oscars.org/oscars/cerem...
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The 98th Academy Awards | 2026
The 98th Academy Awards | 2026
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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
I've met one person on this list.
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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Many thanks to the @research.childrensmercy.org Research Informatics Software Engineering team, @frontiersctsi.bsky.social for funding the work, our collaborators @cincychildrens.bsky.social and our collaborators at @kuhospital.bsky.social
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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...
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ListRz @listrz.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Congrats to John Hayes for completing all 140 scout merit badges! That's quite a list! www.stlpr.org/culture-hist...
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Gotta catch ‘em all? Missouri Eagle Scout earns every merit badge in Scouting America program
John Hayes, 18, credits STEM programs in the St. Louis Greater Area Council with shaping his skills as he looks forward to starting college to work toward a pilot degree next fall. His Eagle Scout Cou...
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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Very proud of @abbykietz.bsky.social for this #AMIA2025 recognition! Congrats!
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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
The second part will discuss the potential for AI to benefit healthcare. Thanks Shannon Hood and CHKD team for the invitation.
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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
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 · 27/09/2025
So many pollinators! #nature
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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Healthcare accounts for about 9% of carbon utilization, a pre-AI estimate. Thanks @chethan.bsky.social and team for this important discussion of the impact of AI on climate change. catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
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Sustainably Advancing Health AI: A Decision Framework to Mitigate the Energy, Emissions, and Cost of AI Implementation
The authors offer an exploration of AI’s growing impact on carbon emissions, electricity consumption, and cost implications for health systems; present a new framework for mitigation of environment...
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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
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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.
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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Thank you! All of my patents except a new one that is pending are owned by Oracle from my time at Cerner. They pertain to integrating genomic information with the EHR , public health or complex decision support.
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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....
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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
#ts25dc
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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
#ts25dc
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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Looking forward to taking a closer look at Design Analyze Communicate (DAC) from @gatesfoundation.bsky.social @actscience.bsky.social dac-trials.org
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Welcome - DAC Best Practices
Clinical studies are the key source of knowledge in the field of global health. However, for a variety of reasons, many studies end without informative results, meaning that the resources that went in...
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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 · 10/04/2025
Dr. Nicholas Tatonetti gives our opening keynote for @nexusinformatics ! @bionexuskc.bsky.social @tatonetti.bsky.social
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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
You can still register at the door - www.kcbioinformatics.org/conference/a...
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Agenda - Nexus Informatics
Nexus Informatics Conference Agenda
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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" !
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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Video health content should be translated into Spanish and delivered in YouTube vs locally hosted sites. It will reach a wider audience through organic search and serves a clear need. See our recent paper. #informatics #epilepsy #bilingual @childrensmercy.org formative.jmir.org/2025/1/e56720
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YouTube User Traffic to Paired Epilepsy Education Videos in English and Spanish: Comparative Study
Background: Effectively managing epilepsy in children necessitates the active engagement of parents, a factor that is reliant on their understanding of this neurological disorder. Objective: This stud...
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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.
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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
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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Our keynote speakers will be Nicholas Tatonetti @tatonetti.bsky.social @ Cedar Sinai and Paula Ehrlich, CEO of EO Wilson Foundation. Come join us!!
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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
Join us for a two-day event at the nexus of collaboration and innovation in the field of informatics. Engage with experts from industry, academia, medicine, agriculture, technology, and biology to explore groundbreaking advancements and launch potential partnerships.
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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
A few public health projects included for good measure. Eager to keep inventing @childrensmercy.org !
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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
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Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Pregame flyover in our neighborhood. Let’s go Chiefs! #chiefskingdom
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Fulden Batibeniz @fuldenbatibeniz.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
🌡️🔥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!
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