Daniel Capurro

Daniel Capurro, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and maintains an Affiliate Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education at the University of Washington in Seattle.

His academic appointments include:

• Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
• Affiliate Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, University of Washington
• Former Chief Medical Information Officer of the university's healthcare network at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Dr. Capurro's research program centers on developing innovative methods to improve the re-utilization of routinely collected clinical data for clinical and translational research, quality improvement, and public health initiatives. His work prominently features process mining techniques applied across various healthcare settings including emergency departments, primary care clinics, and specialized treatment pathways. He has made significant contributions to implementing health information systems in Chilean healthcare institutions and developing mobile health interventions for cervical cancer prevention in underserved populations.

Analysis of his recent publication record reveals a strong emphasis on applying data science methods to extract meaningful insights from clinical workflows, with particular focus on emergency department operations, diabetes care processes, and medication management. His research bridges clinical medicine with informatics to create practical solutions that improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

As an educator, Dr. Capurro designs and leads the integration track for semesters 2 through 5 in the medical curriculum at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where students engage in practical problem-solving activities that connect knowledge from various disciplines. While maintaining limited outpatient clinical practice, he dedicates most of his professional time to advancing biomedical informatics research and its application to real-world healthcare challenges in Chile and beyond.