Ian S Brooks

Ian S Brooks is a Research Scientist and Director of the Center for Health Informatics at the University of Illinois. He holds additional affiliations with the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute, and Center for Global Studies. His work focuses on health informatics, infodemic management, cybersecurity in healthcare, and social media analysis for public health decision-making.

Brooks leads interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative information systems addressing global health challenges. Key research areas include:

• Designing AI-driven platforms for patient-centered care
• Analyzing social media sentiment around health policies and treatments
• Developing frameworks to combat health misinformation (infodemics)
• Assessing cybersecurity risks in healthcare infrastructure

His recent work emphasizes pandemic response strategies, including WHO technical consultations on infodemic management and analyzing prescribing behavior shifts during crises. Brooks collaborates with international organizations like PAHO/WHO and has published extensively on topics ranging from telemedicine innovations to digital health equity.

Brooks oversees the Center for Health Informatics, fostering collaborations between computer scientists, public health experts, and clinicians. His research integrates data science methods with real-world healthcare challenges, emphasizing actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners.