Dr. Lena Mamykina

Biography

Lena Mamykina is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University. Her primary research interests encompass areas such as Biomedical Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction, and Ubiquitous Pervasive Computing. She investigates individual and collective cognition, sensemaking, and problem-solving in health management contexts, focusing on the impact of culture, business, and policy on health-related issues. Through her research group, the Action Research Collective Health (ARCH), she aims to develop innovative technologies that empower individuals to take proactive stances towards their health while promoting accessible and responsible lifestyle choices. Mamykina is also interested in how healthcare systems adapt to the evolving demands of society, examining the ways clinicians gather and utilize information to make patient care decisions, and how teams communicate and collaborate in clinical settings. Her academic background includes a B.S. in Computer Science from Ukrainian State University of Maritime Technology, an M.S. in Human Computer Interaction, and a Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Georgia Institute of Technology, as well as an M.A. in Biomedical Informatics from Columbia University. Her dissertation work focused on enhancing reflection and learning in diabetes management through mobile and ubiquitous computing.

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