Melek Somai

Dr. Melek Somai is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). His expertise lies in health informatics, data engineering, and public health, with a focus on leveraging technology to improve healthcare provision and global health outcomes. He holds an MD and MPH, and has held roles such as former Fulbright Scholar and Associate Director at the Centre for Cryptocurrency Research and Engineering, exploring blockchain in healthcare. He also founded and leads the Tunisian Center for Public Health.

• Education:
  • MD Degree
  • MPH Degree
• Research Interests:
  • Impact of information technology and data science on healthcare
  • Telemedicine adoption and disparities
  • AI applications in medicine and neurology
  • Global health challenges using data science

His research trends span telemedicine effectiveness, AI-driven healthcare solutions, and addressing health disparities through digital tools. Notable themes include the integration of blockchain in healthcare systems and the use of causal inference in drug repurposing for neurodegenerative diseases.

• Awards:
  • Fulbright Scholar

Dr. Somai's work includes global health initiatives, such as his role in the Tunisian Center for Public Health, and projects in MENA region health analysis. He has contributed to clinical trials and systematic reviews on neurology interventions and telemedicine strategies.