Paul Harris

Paul Harris is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Biomedical Informatics at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. He leads research in clinical trial innovation, electronic data capture systems, and participant-centered research strategies. His work focuses on operational efficiencies in multi-site studies, recruitment/retention methodologies, and leveraging AI in healthcare research.

Education: Ph.D. and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University.

Research emphasizes REDCap platform development, All of Us Research Program infrastructure, and Genomic data integration. Key contributions include AI-driven abstract summarization, standardized clinical trial site selection tools, and culturally tailored recruitment strategies for underrepresented groups.

His articles highlight advancements in data interoperability (FHIR integration), wearable health data analysis, and ethical genomic research practices. He collaborates with national initiatives like the Trial Innovation Network and NIH's All of Us Program to improve research accessibility and participant engagement.