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Bryant Thomas Karras is a Physician and Engineer with extensive experience in public health informatics. He moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2000 and joined the Washington State Department of Health full-time in 2008. Karras leads efforts focused on public health data modernization, the meaningful use of Electronic Medical Record systems, and Health Information Exchange standards. He serves as the Chief Medical Informatics Officer within the Department, directing an enterprise-wide effort to enhance interoperability. His research encompasses informatics methods aimed at improving public health outcomes, including preparedness, disease surveillance, and health promotion. Karras has developed competencies and curricula for Master's and PhD programs at the University of Washington (UW), where he is a founding faculty member of the Biomedical & Health Informatics program. Karras's clinical background includes practicing internal medicine in various states. He is recognized for his contributions to public health informatics and has been awarded the Public Service Extra-Mile recognition by Governor Jay Inslee. His research is funded by organizations such as CDC, ONC, and NIH, focusing on practical applications of technology in public health.
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