Cancer Informatics Members and Expertise

Leadership

Director

Yi Guo
Department: MD-HOBI-GENERAL

Yi Guo PhD, FAMIA

Associate Professor & Interim Chief, Division of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science
Phone: (352) 294-5969

Co-Director

Mei Liu
Department: MD-HOBI-GENERAL

Mei Liu

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 627-9143

Assistant Director

Qinglin Pei
Department: Biobehavioral Nursing Science

Qinglin Pei PhD

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 273-6394

Unit Leaders

Clinical Data Integration Unit Leader 

Yi Guo
Department: MD-HOBI-GENERAL

Yi Guo PhD, FAMIA

Associate Professor & Interim Chief, Division of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science
Phone: (352) 294-5969

The Clinical Data Integration & Discovery Unit provides researchers with access to high-quality, research-ready clinical data derived from electronic health records (EHRs), tumor registries and clinical trial systems. The unit supports cohort discovery, data harmonization and computable phenotype development using both structured and unstructured data. By leveraging standardized terminologies and data models (e.g., OMOP, FHIR), the unit ensures data interoperability and reproducibility, enabling efficient hypothesis generation, real-world evidence generation and support for translational cancer research.

Predictive Analytics Unit Leader 

Qinglin Pei
Department: Biobehavioral Nursing Science

Qinglin Pei PhD

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 273-6394

The Predictive Analytics & AI Modeling Unit offers specialized expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence to advance cancer research and precision oncology. Through close collaboration with investigators, the unit develops and validates predictive models for risk assessment, treatment response, survival analysis and health outcomes. Core services include algorithm development, causal inference and support for target trial emulation. With a strong emphasis on clinical interpretability, scientific rigor and translational impact, this unit provides cutting-edge analytical capabilities to support data-driven discovery science and clinical decision-making.

eHealth & Patient-Centered Informatics Unit Leader

Megan E Gregory
Department: MD-HOBI-BIOMED INFORMATICS

Megan E Gregory Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 627-9467

The eHealth & Patient-Centered Informatics Unit advances research through the integration and analysis of digital health tools, patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and patient-generated health data (PGHD). This unit supports mobile health (mHealth) and wearable device interventions, as well as remote symptom monitoring. With expertise in platforms like REDCap, app-based data collection, survey development and user-centered design, the unit enhances the Cancer Center’s capacity to conduct patient-centered research and improve engagement in real-world care settings.


Affiliated Faculty

Mei Liu
Department: MD-HOBI-GENERAL

Mei Liu

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 627-9143
Mattia Prosperi
Department: College of Public Health and Health Professions Dean's Office

Mattia Prosperi PhD, FAMIA, FACMI

Professor And Associate Dean For AI And Innovation
Phone: (352) 273-5860
Qianqian Song
Department: MD-HOBI-GENERAL

Qianqian Song

Assistant Professor & Director of Translational Bioinformatics
Yonghui Wu
Department: MD-HOBI-BIOMED INFORMATICS

Yonghui Wu PhD

Chief Data Scientist & Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 294-8436
Qinglin Pei
Department: Biobehavioral Nursing Science

Qinglin Pei PhD

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 273-6394
Megan E Gregory
Department: MD-HOBI-BIOMED INFORMATICS

Megan E Gregory Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 627-9467

Staff

Elaine F Villaca
Department: MD-HOBI-GENERAL

Elaine F Villaca

MGR, Clinical Research
Phone: (352) 627-9074
Alexander T Loiacono
Department: MD-HOBI-GENERAL

Alexander T Loiacono

Associate Director IT
Phone: (352) 294-8360
Xiuyao Song
Department: HA-UFHCC RESEARCH INTELLIGENCE

Xiuyao Song PhD, MS

Assistant Director of Research Intelligence
Phone: (352) 273-8013
Xiao Qin
Department: MD-HOBI-GENERAL

Xiao Qin

Application Programmer I
Phone: (352) 284-5456
Yinan Zhou
Department: MD-CTSI SVC CTR – IDR

Yinan Zhou Ph.D.

Applic Developer Analyst III
Phone: (352) 273-8700

Postdocs/Students

Shuang Yang
Department: MD-HOBI-GENERAL

Shuang Yang

Data Management Analyst III
Phone: (352) 627-9467
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