Data science in laboratory medicine
Data science applies tools such as computational methods, statistics, visualization, and artificial intelligence to improve laboratory operations and patient outcomes.
Our new Laboratory Data Science Certificate program equips lab professionals at any level to understand core concepts.
What is laboratory data science?
This interdisciplinary field centers on leveraging data to improve the quality and efficiency of laboratory medicine. It improves patient outcomes and reduces healthcare costs.
Data science in lab medicine covers data governance, informatics, data processing, data analytics, machine learning, IVD diagnostics, clinical diagnostics, and artificial intelligence.
Coming soon
ADLM Data Science Symposium 2026: sign up to join the mailing list and receive updates on registration, speakers, and program details.
Explore our new data science position statement and guidance in Spring 2026.
Watch the Data Science Challenge webinar on February 26th, 2026.
From the Academy
ChatGPT, Claude, Med-PaLM, and other LLMs are transforming healthcare — and the lab is no exception. The question is: how will your lab respond?
In recent years, AI chatbots are finding their way into an expanding range of healthcare domains. But are they accurate enough?
From our journals
Clinical Chemistry journal
Browse the latest articles in the field.
The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine
Browse the latest articles in the field.
Themed issue: data science in laboratory medicine
Browse focused content published in The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine.
Browse all of ADLM's educational content on data science, data analytics, and machine learning.
Education
This free webinar covers new ways to use the equipment you already have to support clinical decisions.
Advancing patient care with data science in clinical laboratories: highlights from ADLM 2024.
Artery data challenges
ADLM’s Data Science Steering Committee created a series of data challenges on the Artery member community. These challenges provide an opportunity to learn and share data science skills with like-minded colleagues.
Podcasts
What do lab medicine professionals need to know to start using these powerful tools? Join host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer and Dr. Dustin Bunch.
Healthcare professionals can't monitor whether medical AI algorithms are fair or not. Join host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer with Dr. Mark Zaydman.
Explore the vision of the ADLM Data Science Certificate Program. Join host Dr. Paul J. Jannetto and Dr. Patrick Mathias.
Explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) for providing scientific content for laboratory medicine with Dr. Alan Wu.
Embracing generative artificial intelligence (AI) as a support tool for clinical decision-making with Dr. Nick Spies.
Clinical laboratory news
Data science focus section
Stay informed with CLN as experts delve into key topics including data analytics, data literacy, informatics, and data visualization.
Join our online community
Explore the Data Science & Informatics Division (DSI) community on the Artery, ADLM's online forum.