Omid Shabestari

Omid Shabestari, M.D. Ph.D., is a seasoned professional in health informatics and clinical analytics, currently serving as Director of Clinical Analytics at AbbVie since October 2022. With extensive experience in academia, Omid holds adjunct positions at the University of Toronto and the University of Victoria, alongside an Assistant Professor role at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. Research interests encompass predictive and prescriptive analytics, data visualization, preventive medicine, and population health, particularly within big data applications in cancer and healthcare analytics. Previous roles include leadership in clinical analytics at Amazon and Carilion Clinic, as well as a data science position at Cancer Care Ontario. Omid's educational background includes a PhD in Health Informatics from City, University of London, and an MD from Tehran University of Medical Sciences.