Akbar Waljee
Lyle C Roll Professor
Professor of Learning Health Sciences
Professor of Internal Medicine and Assistant Dean
MM Office of Reseach
2215 Fuller Rd (152)
Ann Arbor
MI, 48105
[email protected]

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Akbar Waljee
Professor
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  • Qualifications
    • Center for Health & Research Transformation (CHRT) Fellowship
      University of Michigan, United States, 2018
    • MS
      University of Michigan, Rackham School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, 2007
    • MD
      Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, 2002
    • BS
      Emory University, Atlanta, 1996
    Center Memberships
    • Center Member
      Precision Health Initiative
    • Center Member
      Global REACH
    • Center Member
      e-Health and Artificial Intelligence Initiative
    • Center Member
      Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
    Research Overview

    Dr. Waljee leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches and translates complex data into actionable knowledge to improve health outcomes. His work is especially transformative in the context of resource-limited environments, as it drives the provision of care that is not only efficient and effective but also equitable.

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    • Journal Article
      Correction: Use of mobile technology to identify behavioral mechanisms linked to mental health outcomes in Kenya: protocol for development and validation of a predictive model.
      Njoroge W, Maina R, Frank E, Atwoli L, Wu Z, Ngugi AK, Sen S, Wang J, Wong S, Baker JA, Weinheimer-Haus EM, Khakali L, Aballa A, Orwa J, Nyongesa MK, Shah J, Waljee AK, Abubakar A, Merali Z. BMC Res Notes, 2024 Mar 12; 17 (1): 72 DOI:10.1186/s13104-024-06731-w
      PMID: 38475887
    • Journal Article
      Public deliberation to assess patient views on biosimilar medication switching for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
      Ryan KA, Cohen-Mekelburg S, Baker JA, Weinheimer-Haus EM, Krenz C, Hou JK, De Vries R, Waljee AK. BMC Health Serv Res, 2024 Oct 9; 24 (1): 1209 DOI:10.1186/s12913-024-11570-3
      PMID: 39385143
    • Journal Article
      Machine-learning methodologies to predict disease progression in chronic hepatitis B in Africa
      Desalegn H, Yang X, Yen Y-S, Berhe N, Kenney B, Siwo GH, Tang W, Zhu J, Waljee AK, Johannessen A. Hepatology Communications, 8 (12): e0584 DOI:10.1097/hc9.0000000000000584
    • Journal Article
      Health Data Sciences and Cardiovascular Disease in Africa: Needs and the Way Forward.
      Inam M, Sheikh S, Khoja A, Abubakar A, Shah R, Samad Z, Ngugi A, Alarakhiya F, Waljee A, Virani SS. Curr Atheroscler Rep, 2024 Nov; 26 (11): 659 - 671. DOI:10.1007/s11883-024-01235-1
      PMID: 39240493
    • Journal Article
      Self-Efficacy, Patient Activation, and the Burden of Inflammatory Bowel Disease on Patients' Daily Lives.
      Sheehan JL, Greene-Higgs L, Resnicow K, Patel MR, Barnes EL, Waljee AK, Higgins PDR, Cohen-Mekelburg S. Dig Dis Sci, 2024 Nov; 69 (11): 4089 - 4097. DOI:10.1007/s10620-024-08712-2
      PMID: 39460883
    • Journal Article
      Incorporation of quantitative imaging data using artificial intelligence improves risk prediction in veterans with liver disease.
      Su GL, Zhang P, Belancourt PX, Youles B, Enchakalody B, Perumalswami P, Waljee A, Saini S. Hepatology, 2024 Oct 1; 80 (4): 928 - 936. DOI:10.1097/HEP.0000000000000750
      PMID: 38156985
    • Journal Article
      Legalization of Cannabis Does Not Reduce Opioid Prescribing in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Difference-in-Difference Analysis.
      Noureldin M, Van T, Cohen-Mekelburg S, Scott FI, Higgins PDR, Stidham RW, Hou J, Waljee AK, Berinstein JA. Am J Gastroenterol, 2024 Oct 1; 119 (10): 2130 - 2133. DOI:10.14309/ajg.0000000000002834
      PMID: 38767951
    • Journal Article
      S1139 Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and High Self-Efficacy Report Less Pain and Fatigue
      Sheehan JL, Greene-Higgs L, Uttal S, Waljee A, Higgins P, Cohen-Mekelburg S. The American Journal of Gastroenterology, 2024 Oct; 119 (10S): s809 - s809. DOI:10.14309/01.ajg.0001033924.53201.30
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    Medical School News
    Akbar K. Waljee, M.D., appointed assistant dean for global health research
    Lyle C. Roll Professor Akbar K. Waljee, M.D., from the departments of Learning Health Sciences and Internal Medicine, has been appointed assistant dean for global health research in the Medical School