Ken Gersing, MD
About Ken Gersing, MD
Ken Gersing, MD, serves as the Director of Informatics for the Division of Clinical Innovation at NCATS NIH. He has extensive experience in medical informatics and psychiatry, having previously founded MindLinc and worked at Duke University Medical Center.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Ken Gersing serves as the Director of Informatics in the Division of Clinical Innovation at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He has held this position since 2016, contributing to various initiatives aimed at enhancing clinical data use and research. His role involves strategic planning for health informatics policy and the implementation of extramural research programs, policies, and guidelines.
Education and Expertise
Ken Gersing earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 1978 to 1982. He then completed his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Washington - School of Medicine from 1989 to 1993. Following this, he underwent a Psychiatry Residency Program at Duke University School of Medicine from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in informatics and clinical innovation.
Previous Experience at Duke University
Prior to his current role, Ken Gersing worked at Duke University Medical Center for 18 years, from 1997 to 2015. He served as the CEO and Founder of MindLinc, a medical information systems company, and also practiced as a psychiatrist. His extensive experience at Duke University contributed to his expertise in medical informatics and clinical data management.
Leadership in Clinical Data Initiatives
Ken Gersing has played a significant role in clinical data harmonization efforts. He authored and led a multi-governmental agency award involving organizations such as ONC, NLM, FDA, NCI, and NCATS. He serves as the scientific lead for the Clinical Data 2 Health initiative, which focuses on data harmonization across the research continuum and involves significant funding and resources.
Involvement in Precision Medicine Initiative
As a leadership member of the Precision Medicine Initiative in the United States, Ken Gersing focuses on improving data quality and modeling. His involvement in this initiative underscores his commitment to advancing healthcare through better data utilization and collaboration among governmental agencies.