Yates Coley

Yates Coley is an Affiliate Associate Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Washington. He holds a PhD and MS in Biostatistics from the University of Washington (2014 and 2010, respectively). His research focuses on developing equitable prediction models, ensuring healthcare data analysis is accurate and inclusive, and scrutinizing the ethical use of AI in healthcare. He is affiliated with the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI), where he contributes to studies on clinical decision-making and health disparities.

Key research interests include mitigating racial inequities in predictive tools, improving 3D mammography efficacy for underrepresented groups, and advancing learning health systems. Coley emphasizes transparency in AI applications and advocates for intentional equity-centered investments in health technologies.

He was recognized as a 2024 Health Care Hero by the Puget Sound Business Journal for his contributions to equitable healthcare. His work bridges academic and applied settings, with collaborations spanning statistical genetics, clinical trials, and population health.