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Katherine A. Sward is a Professor in Nursing and Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah's School of Medicine. She holds a joint appointment in Biomedical Informatics and leads the COE Exposure Informatics Lab. Her roles include being MPI for the HEAL-ERN Data Coordinating Resource Center and Co-I for the CPCCRN, focusing on data harmonization and informatics initiatives. Dr. Sward's research spans Clinical Research Informatics, Environmental Exposure Science, and sensor-based health monitoring. She earned her PhD in Nursing from the University of Utah, alongside a MS, BS, and RN credentials.
Her research emphasizes data-driven solutions for healthcare challenges, including opioid dosage standardization, real-time health service interfaces in Ghana, and social media's impact on mental health in older adults. She has pioneered tools like the Consent Builder for ethical research documentation and developed algorithms for analyzing environmental exposure patterns. Sward has mentored over 50 students and faculty, contributing to nursing education and informatics curricula.
Her recent work explores patient-generated health data integration, pediatric asthma management, and temporal data modeling of EHR audit logs. Sward's projects often bridge clinical practice and translational research, addressing gaps in critical care, pediatrics, and gerontology. She co-directs the Center of Excellence for Exposure Health Research, advancing interdisciplinary studies on environmental health impacts.
