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Quantitative models for decision-support in healthcare applications

Dr. Pinar Keskinocak
When: October 10, 2018 @ 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Taper Hall (THH) 301
Audiences: All are welcome to attend
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This lecture satisfies requirements for CSCI 591: Research Colloquium.

ABSTRACT

With the goal of improving patient outcomes, efficiency, and effectiveness, quantitative models are increasingly used for decision-support in healthcare. In this presentation Dr. Keskinocak will discuss a few applications from organ transplant, vaccination, screening, and workforce allocation decisions.

BIO

Dr. Pinar Keskinocak is the William W. George Chair and Professor in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, and co-founder and Director of the Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems at Georgia Tech. She also serves as the College of Engineering ADVANCE Professor. Her research focuses on the applications of quantitative methods to have a positive impact in society, particularly in healthcare and humanitarian systems. She has worked on projects with a variety of governmental and non-governmental organizations, and healthcare providers, including American Red Cross, CARE, Carter Center, CDC, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory Healthcare, Grady Hospital, and Task Force for Global Health.

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