Joel Saltz

Joel Saltz is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of biomedical informatics, currently serving as the Cherith Distinguished Professor and Founding Chair of the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Stony Brook University, along with the role of Vice President for Clinical Informatics at Stony Brook Medicine. With a robust background, Saltz founded the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Emory University and established the Center for Comprehensive Informatics. Significant contributions include the development of innovative data analytic methods, machine learning techniques, and digital pathology applications. Previous positions at institutions such as The Ohio State University and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine highlight a strong focus on informatics governance, quality improvement initiatives, and advanced computational methods across healthcare settings. Saltz's educational credentials include an MD and PhD from Duke University and an MA in Mathematics from the University of Michigan.