Mia K. Markey

Mia K. Markey is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, holding the Cullen Trust for Higher Education Endowed Professorship in Engineering #1. Her research focuses on computational biomedical engineering and clinical decision systems.

Her primary research interests include:

• Biomedical informatics
• Machine learning
• Biomedical image processing
• Clinical decision support
• Medical decision-making
• Health equity

As director of the Biomedical Informatics Lab (BMIL), she leads research designing decision support systems to advance health-related quality of life. Current projects include developing tools for breast cancer patients to optimize reconstruction strategy selection and psychosocial adjustment through collaborative decision-making with healthcare providers.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Cullen Trust for Higher Education Endowed Professorship in Engineering #1

Professor Markey's lab engages in translational research bridging engineering and clinical practice, focusing on patient-centered outcomes and health equity. The BMIL actively collaborates with healthcare providers to develop practical decision support systems that integrate scientific discovery with real-world clinical needs.

Additional resources are available through the Biomedical Informatics Lab (BMIL) website.