Ryan William Stidham

Ryan William Stidham, MD, MS, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan. He serves as the DCMB Associate Chair for Clinical and Translational Research and Associate Director of the Center for Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics (CCMB). His research focuses on novel biomarkers for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), advanced imaging techniques in IBD, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in gastroenterology.

• Center Memberships: Center for Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, e-Health and Artificial Intelligence Initiative.

His research interests emphasize leveraging AI to enhance endoscopic assessment, improve diagnostic capabilities, and streamline clinical workflows. Recent work includes AI-driven scoring systems for ulcerative colitis trials and biomarker development for disease activity monitoring. Dr. Stidham has been featured in Medscape and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) News for his insights on AI integration in healthcare.

His professional roles bridge clinical practice, data science, and translational research, aiming to advance human-computer cooperative models in medicine.