Marylyn Ritchie

Marylyn Ritchie serves as Professor of Genetics while holding key leadership positions including Vice Dean of Artificial Intelligence and Computing, Director of the Institute for Biomedical Informatics, and Co-Director of the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics. Her work bridges computational methods with clinical genomics to address complex biomedical challenges through translational research.

Her research program focuses on big data analysis in genetics and genomics, developing advanced bioinformatics approaches for polygenic risk scoring, multi-omics integration, and machine learning applications. She emphasizes inclusive research design through diverse population studies and addresses health disparities in genetic testing access. Current work includes developing ancestry-specific risk prediction models and fair AI diagnostics for neurodegenerative and ophthalmic conditions.

Recent publications (2025) demonstrate leadership in Alzheimer's disease AI diagnostics, glaucoma genetics in African populations, hidradenitis suppurativa genomics, and cardiovascular risk modeling. She pioneers methods for enhancing polygenic score performance across ancestries while addressing ethical considerations in AI-driven healthcare.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics (FACMI)

Her administrative leadership in directing the Institute for Biomedical Informatics and Center for Translational Bioinformatics indicates active mentorship and research direction, though specific student lists and grant details aren't provided in available materials.

She leads interdisciplinary teams in the Institute for Biomedical Informatics and Center for Translational Bioinformatics, developing computational tools for precision medicine implementation and advancing methods for translating genomic discoveries into clinical practice through multi-omics data integration.