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Bryan Smith Gibson serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah, holding an additional adjunct appointment in Physical Therapy & Athletic Training. His academic career builds upon extensive clinical experience including management of the Salt Lake City VA Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (2002-2008) and service on the LDS Hospital Inpatient wound care team.
Dr. Gibson's educational trajectory demonstrates deep institutional commitment to the University of Utah:
- BS in Undergraduate Studies
- MPT in Graduate Training
- DPT in Doctoral Training (2006)
- PhD in Doctoral Training (2012)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship at Veterans Affairs Medical Center
His research program centers on the sociotechnical dimensions of health informatics, with particular emphasis on translating psychological science into health technology design. Core methodologies include Workflow Analysis, Cognitive Task Analysis, and Human Centered Design and Evaluation. Primary application domains encompass Type 2 Diabetes management through technology-based behavioral interventions, EHR optimization, and mHealth solutions for patient engagement.
Analysis of Dr. Gibson's publication record reveals consistent thematic focus across 15 recent works: chronic disease management (particularly diabetes) through informatics solutions, EHR redesign for improved clinical workflows, and patient engagement strategies using simulation and behavioral science principles. His work bridges technical health IT development with human factors considerations, frequently employing mixed-methods approaches to evaluate sociotechnical system impacts.
Professional activities include significant contributions to tobacco cessation implementation science (QuitSMART Utah) and community-engaged diabetes research with Hispanic populations. While no formal advisees are documented in the provided materials, his collaborative publication pattern indicates active mentorship within multidisciplinary research teams.
