James McClay

A leader in transformative education for the next generation of healthcare professionals, Dr. James McClay serves as a distinguished faculty member at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. With a robust academic and professional background, he holds the positions of Professor, Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics and Medical Epidemiology, as well as Interim Chair of the same department. Additionally, Dr. McClay fulfills the role of Chief Research Informatics Officer, where he spearheads initiatives that bridge clinical practice with cutting-edge research. Dr. McClay's research is pivotal in the realm of health data science, focusing on the development of infrastructure that facilitates the reuse of clinical data for evidence generation and the enhancement of community health outcomes. His work is instrumental in creating and evaluating information standards that ensure the seamless integration and aggregation of health data. This research not only supports the advancement of clinical data re-use but also contributes significantly to the improvement of healthcare delivery at the point of care. His innovative approach to health data aggregation and outcomes improvement is complemented by his dedication to developing applications that are practical and effective in real-world clinical settings. Dr. McClay's efforts in this area are aimed at empowering healthcare providers with the tools and information necessary to make informed decisions, ultimately leading to better patient care and more efficient healthcare systems. Through his leadership and research, Dr. McClay continues to make significant contributions to the field of biomedical informatics, setting new standards for how clinical data can be leveraged to generate evidence and improve health outcomes. His work not only enhances the academic environment at the University of Missouri but also has a far-reaching impact on the broader healthcare community.