Dr. Michael E. Matheny

Research Focus

Dr. Michael Matheny’s research centers on health care informatics and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to improve patient safety. He focuses on detecting risks and complications associated with medical device and medication post-market surveillance, building population health risk prediction models, and extracting critical information from clinical data to enhance Veteran care. His work spans acute kidney injury, advanced liver disease, cardiovascular devices, and other clinical outcomes.

Leadership Roles

• Director, Center for Improving the Public’s Health Through Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Principal Investigator on multiple VA-funded research projects since 2009
• Member, National Academy of Medicine (NAM)
• Mentor to junior faculty and researchers at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System

Education & Training

• MD, University of Kentucky
• Residency in Internal Medicine, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis
• Advanced training in Machine Learning, AI, Epidemiology, and Public Health at Harvard University and MIT
• BS, Chemical Engineering, University of Kentucky