Yan Bi

Yan Bi, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Medicine and consultant at the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Her clinical expertise spans pancreatic disorders (acute/chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, exocrine insufficiency) and general gastrointestinal conditions (acid reflux, celiac disease, etc.).

• Primary Appointment: Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor of Medicine
• Location: Mayo Clinic Florida

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (University of Michigan, 2005)
• Post Doctoral Fellowship (Baylor College of Medicine, 2008)
• Clinical Fellowship (Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 2014-2015)
• MBBS (Shandong Medical University, 1996)

Research Interests: Dr. Bi’s work focuses on pancreatic physiology, pancreatitis mechanisms, tumor microenvironment dynamics in pancreatic cancer, and AI-driven early cancer detection. Her groundbreaking studies include:

• Elucidating G protein-coupled signaling pathways in pancreatic acinar cells
• Developing a transgenic mouse model for hereditary pancreatitis
• Investigating anticoagulation therapy for acute pancreatitis
• Collaborating on AI-based wearable devices for early pancreatic cancer screening

Scientific Awards & Honors: Dr. Bi has received numerous accolades including NIH relief funds, DOM STARDOM awards, RACER awards, CATALYST AWARD, and prestigious fellowships from the National Pancreas Foundation and Endocrine Society.

Clinical Impact: Her research on anticoagulation in pancreatitis has led to clinical trials, while her AI-driven early detection strategies aim to improve pancreatic cancer survival rates from under 10% to 40% for early-stage diagnoses.