Akbar Waljee
Lyle C Roll Professor of Medicine
Professor of Epidemiology
School of Public Health
Assistant Dean
Office of Research
Professor of Learning Health Sciences
Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical School
Center Director
Global Health Equity
2215 Fuller Rd (152)
Ann Arbor
MI, 48105
[email protected]

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Akbar Waljee
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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, 2007
    • MD
      Emory University School of Medicine, 2002
    • BS
      Emory University, 1996
    Center Memberships
    • Center Member
      MExperts-Center for Global Health Equity
    • 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
      366 Universal representation of human diseases using large language models
      Siwo G, Bowen ER, Waljee AK. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 2025 Mar 28; 9 (s1): 113 - 113. DOI:10.1017/cts.2024.991
    • Journal Article
      USING LONGITUDINAL C-REACTIVE PROTEIN MEASUREMENTS THROUGHOUT HOSPITALIZATION TO ASSESS COLECTOMY RISK IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE SEVERE ULCERATIVE COLITIS
      Abu Omar Y, Gu P, Kayal M, Tedesco N, Goyal M, Bishu S, Cohen-Mekelburg S, Lee A, Stidham R, Waljee A, Higgins P, Berinstein J. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 2025 Mar 5; 31 (Supplement_1): s43 - s43. DOI:10.1093/ibd/izae282.099
    • Journal Article
      Mpox awareness and vaccination willingness among a household cohort in Matlab, Bangladesh.
      Rego RT, Barman AK, Wagner AL, Carlson B, Yax J, Rana GK, Watson S, Mondal D, Kaplan N, Kolars J, Waljee AK, Boulton ML, Khan MA, Raqib R, Islam MS. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg, 2025 Feb 26; DOI:10.1093/trstmh/traf004
      PMID: 40036231
    • Journal Article
      USING LONGITUDINAL C-REACTIVE PROTEIN MEASUREMENTS THROUGHOUT HOSPITALIZATION TO ASSESS COLECTOMY RISK IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE SEVERE ULCERATIVE COLITIS
      Abu Omar Y, Gu P, Kayal M, Tedesco N, Goyal M, Bishu S, Cohen-Mekelburg S, Lee A, Stidham R, Waljee A, Higgins P, Berinstein J. Gastroenterology, 2025 Mar 1; 168 (3): s61 DOI:10.1053/j.gastro.2025.01.179
    • Journal Article
      Application of supervised and semi-supervised learning prediction models to predict progression to cirrhosis in chronic hepatitis C
      Hu Y, Tang W, Beste LA, Su GL, Ioannou GN, Van T, Zhu J, Waljee AK. Artificial Intelligence in Health, 2025 Jan 11; 4671 DOI:10.36922/aih.4671
    • Journal Article
      Correction to: Use of mobile technology to identify behavioral mechanisms linked to mental health outcomes in Kenya: protocol for development and validation of a predictive model (BMC Research Notes, (2023), 16, 1, (226), 10.1186/s13104-023-06498-6)
      Njoroge W, Maina R, Frank E, Atwoli L, Wu Z, Ngugi AK, Sen S, Wang JL, Wong S, Baker JA, Weinheimer-Haus EM, Khakali L, Aballa A, Orwa J, Nyongesa MK, Shah J, Waljee AK, Abubakar A, Merali Z. BMC Research Notes, 2024 Dec 1; 17 (1): 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 Services Research, 2024 Dec 1; 24 (1): 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 YS, Berhe N, Kenney B, Siwo GH, Tang W, Zhu J, Waljee AK, Johannessen A. Hepatology Communications, 2024 Nov 15; 8 (12): DOI:10.1097/HC9.0000000000000584
    Featured News & Stories Dr. Akbar Waljee
    Department News
    DLHS’ Dr. Akbar Waljee appointed new Executive Director of Center for Global Health Equity
    Lyle C. Roll, a professor and primary faculty member in the Department of Learning Health Sciences (DLHS), Akbar K. Waljee, MD, has been appointed executive director of the Center for Global Health Equity (CGHE).
         Akbar K. Waljee, M.D.
    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
    Department News
    Dr. Akbar Waljee named Global Health Research Assistant Dean
    Staff and faculty in the Department of Learning Health Sciences (DLHS) congratulate Lyle C. Roll Professor Akbar K. Waljee, M.D., MSc, AGAF, on his appointment to Assistant Dean for global health research in the Medical School.
    Department News
    Dr. Akbar Waljee featured in UM Center for Global Health Equity's Impact Report
    Department of Learning Health Sciences core faculty member, Lyle C. Roll Professor, Akbar Waljee, MD, MSc, AGAF, was recently featured in an article showcasing the health equity collaboration between the Aga Khan University (AKU) and the University of Michigan (U-M).