With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Payne has made transformative contributions to the integration and delivery of informatics and data-driven solutions in healthcare. His work has been pivotal in advancing precision medicine, translational bioinformatics, and clinical research informatics, with the overarching goal of improving patient outcomes through the intelligent use of biomedical data.

Dr. Payne’s research portfolio is diverse and interdisciplinary, encompassing projects funded by leading institutions such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and various industry partners. His work focuses on leveraging complex datasets to solve critical problems in healthcare, from genomics to population health management. He is particularly known for his innovative approaches to translating biomedical research into clinical practice, ensuring that breakthroughs in the lab can quickly and effectively benefit patients at the bedside. This work has positioned him as a central figure in the application of data science to real-world healthcare challenges.