Fernando José Suarez Saiz
About Fernando José Suarez Saiz
Fernando José Suarez Saiz serves as the Director of Clinical Initiatives at BenchSci, where he leads a team focused on the integration of clinical research data and ensures compliance with data security policies. He holds a PhD in Medical Sciences from the University of Toronto and has extensive experience in AI and clinical decision support, with numerous publications and patents in these fields.
Work at BenchSci
Fernando José Suarez Saiz serves as the Director of Clinical Initiatives at BenchSci, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he collaborates with data security teams to ensure that clinical research data is managed in compliance with necessary policies. He leads a globally distributed team comprising over 50 developers, designers, and offering managers. His contributions include the integration of clinical research history data into the BenchSci platform, enhancing its functionality and user experience.
Education and Expertise
Fernando studied at the University of Toronto, where he pursued Medical Sciences and achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, completing his studies from 2001 to 2009. He also attended Universidad Anahuac and Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), where he earned his Physician/Surgeon (MD) degree from 1995 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both clinical and research methodologies.
Background
Prior to his current role at BenchSci, Fernando worked at the Ontario Cancer Institute in various capacities. He served as a Data Scientist and Postdoctoral Fellow from 2009 to 2013, and as a Graduate Student focusing on Leukaemia Research from 2001 to 2009. He also held positions at IBM, where he was the Deputy Chief Science Officer for Design and Development from 2014 to 2022, and completed a Research Internship in 2013.
Achievements
Fernando has made significant contributions to the fields of artificial intelligence and clinical decision support, with numerous publications to his name. He holds over a dozen patents related to AI, Natural Language Processing, and clinical mental models. His work involves developing criteria for objectively assessing system performance and impact from both end-user and market perspectives, showcasing his expertise in integrating technology with clinical applications.
Collaboration and Leadership
In his role, Fernando collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather case studies and user stories that are pertinent to clinical history. His leadership in managing a diverse team and his focus on data security and compliance highlight his commitment to advancing clinical research initiatives while ensuring the integrity of sensitive data.