This episode features Azizi A. Seixas, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Director at The Media and Innovation Lab, Associate Director at Center for Translational Sleep and Circadian Sciences, Interim Chair of Department of Informatics and Health Data Science at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Here, he discusses his background & passion for healthcare, leveraging technology to achieve health equity, where he sees the best opportunities for growth in the future, and more.
Summary
Expert Discusses Healthcare and Technology
Background and Passion for Healthcare
Dr. Azizi A. Seixas, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He has an eclectic background in philosophy, psychology, medicine, population health, technology, engineering, and informatics. With a mission to ensure that healthcare works for all, Dr. Seixas is reimagining healthcare and academic medicine across five areas: research, education, clinical care, venture, and service and outreach.Leveraging Technology for Health Equity
Dr. Seixas is focused on creating robust data and digital biomarkers, as well as remote health monitoring and health at home solutions. The University of Miami is investing in digital infrastructures and supports to offer digital therapeutics as a legitimate option in conjunction with traditional forms of interventions. They have collaborated with Amazon Web Services, Behavior VR, Al Altoo, and other companies to tackle disparities in maternal mental health, create digital biomarkers, and decentralize and democratize healthcare access.Opportunities for Growth in the Future
The future of healthcare and technology is bright and full of opportunities. Dr. Seixas believes that there is ample opportunity for growth in the areas of remote health monitoring, artificial intelligence, telehealth, and digital therapeutics. By leveraging these technologies, we can create solutions that are accessible, equitable, and affordable for everyone.Mentorship and Empowerment
Dr. Seixas believes in a 70/30 rule for his group, where 70% of the tasks are easy for employees to do with their eyes closed and 30% are challenges to help them grow. He also believes in a mentorship process that helps empower his employees and encourages them to leave a bit of "heaven" wherever they go. In conclusion, Dr. Azizi A. Seixas is a healthcare and technology expert who is reimagining healthcare and academic medicine to benefit everyone. By leveraging technology, he is creating solutions that are accessible, equitable, and affordable. With his mentorship and empowerment philosophy, he is helping his team grow and make a positive impact in the world.
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This episode aired on 04/16/2023 and can be listened here.
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