Dr. Amber Simpson

Biography

Amber Simpson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences at Queen’s University, with a focus on Biomedical Computing and Informatics. She is a Canada Research Chair and an Affiliate Senior Investigator at the Vector Institute. Dr. Simpson specializes in expert biomedical data science and artificial intelligence, developing innovative computational strategies to improve human health. She has authored 90 peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals, such as Nature Communications, Cell, and Cancer Research. Her research has been presented at leading national and international venues, including the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Dr. Simpson completed her BSc at Trent University in 2000, followed by a PhD in Computer Science at Queen’s University in 2010. She undertook a postdoctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University’s Department of Biomedical Engineering before returning to Queen’s University in 2019. Her work has earned her several accolades, including the American Association for Cancer Research Career Development Award in 2016 and the Mihran & Mary Basmajian Award for Excellence in Health Research in 2020. Dr. Simpson’s research receives support from leading funding agencies such as the NIH, CIHR, and NSERC. She is actively involved in the scientific community, serving as a chartered member of the NIH study section and as a Senior Editor for Cancer Research. Additionally, she is the founding Director of the Centre for Health Innovation, which focuses on expanding research infrastructure and improving patient-centered research capabilities at Queen’s University.

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