Polina Kukhareva is a clinical informaticist who uses AI to improve diabetes treatment. Her work focuses on developing rigorous, evidence-based methods that help clinicians choose the most effective medications for patients. Funded by the National Institutes of Health and university research initiatives, she uses large sets of health records to study treatment patterns, predict outcomes, and estimate how different medications affect patients. “I bring a unique perspective as a scientist trained in public health and biomedical informatics who works at the intersection of AI, real-world data, and health care implementation, strengthening the university’s commitment to diverse viewpoints and innovation,” Kukhareva said. As a fellow, she will expand research training through programs such as the Summer Program for Undergraduate Research and the Native American Summer Research Internship.
