About Us
PHAIR (Precision Health AI Research) is a research lab at the University of Alberta dedicated to transforming healthcare through artificial intelligence. Bringing together an interdisciplinary team with expertise in clinical medicine, computer science, and data analytics, the lab focuses on innovative solutions to advance precision health.
Led by Dr. J. Ross Mitchell, a trailblazer with over 30 years of expertise in biomedical imaging, AI, and healthcare innovation, the lab embodies his vision of leveraging technology to transform patient care.
Dr. Mitchell, a Canada CIFAR AI Chair and the Alberta Health Services Chair in AI in Health, brings a distinguished career that includes leadership roles at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic, and University of Calgary, making the PHAIR Lab a leader in AI-driven healthcare research.
Research Areas
Clinical AI Applications
Developing AI solutions for specific medical conditions including stroke, IBD, cancer, and rheumatology, with focus on medical imaging and EMR data analysis.
Key Projects:
- Hematoma growth prediction
- Gut segmentation
- CBCT segmentation
Natural Language Processing
Advancing healthcare through NLP applications, including medical text analysis, AI scribing, and automated assessment tools.
Key Projects:
- Frailty estimation
- Medical text analysis
- AI Scribe implementation
Machine Learning Infrastructure
Building robust ML systems with emphasis on data labeling efficiency and predictive modeling using EMR and imaging data.
Key Projects:
- Data labeling optimization
- EMR prediction models
- Multi-modal analysis