Episode 032 | Tofunmi Omiye, MD, MS is an
incoming dermatology resident (class of 2028) at
Stanford and is currently a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University where he works in the
Daneshjou (shout out Roxana!) and
Zaba (shout out Lisa!) Labs that are part of the departments of Dermatology and Biomedical Data Science.
Dr. Omiye works at the nexus of artificial intelligence, healthcare, and policy. His research covers computer vision, foundation models, and AI bias. His projects have been published in journals like
Nature Medicine and featured in media outlets like the
Washington Post and
AP news.
Before Stanford, Tofunmi earned his medical degree from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, where he was privileged to be a Federal Govt. and Shell University Scholar.
He later pursued an MS in Health Policy at Stanford while focusing on AI and working in a surgery-AI lab. Here, he explored the utility of machine learning algorithms in clinical settings and how macroeconomic policies influence mortality.
Dr. Omiye has previously collaborated on global health projects with the WHO and Gates foundation and had a stint in venture capital supporting early stage investments in the San Francisco Bay Area.
He is passionate about helping ensure that AI benefits all patients, and enjoys concerts, and the real Football. ⚽️
This episode was recorded in June 2024.