Walter Bialkowski

Dr. Walter Bialkowski is an Associate Professor in Computer Science at Marquette University, applying data science to healthcare and community challenges. Trained as a clinical epidemiologist, his work spans transfusion medicine, iron depletion studies, and food insecurity analytics through community partnerships.

His research focuses on:

• Healthcare outcome prediction models
• Blood donor physiology and safety
• Data-driven hunger relief systems
• Clinical trial analytics
• Community-engaged research methods

Current projects leverage data science to optimize charitable food distribution in Wisconsin. His publications in Transfusion and Thrombosis Research establish evidence for anticoagulant safety protocols and donor health protections.

Dr. Bialkowski teaches courses including Business Intelligence, Visual Analytics, and Data at Scale, emphasizing real-world applications across healthcare, business, and social sectors.