Evolution in Healthcare and Education Through Data and AI with Tom Andriola of UC Irvine

Data Masters Podcast

On today’s episode, we are joined by Tom Andriola, Vice Chancellor, Information, Technology and Data, and Chief Digital Officer of UC Irvine. Tom discusses the growing impact of AI and technology on education and healthcare. From AI assisting in patient diagnosis to unbundling traditional degree programs, Tom reveals how institutions like UCI are adapting to the changing digital and workforce landscape. He explores how AI, data analysis and creative innovation can revolutionize the future of both learning and healthcare, making them more efficient, accessible and personalized.

Key Takeaways:

(02:47) UCI operates across two distinct sectors: healthcare and education.

(03:27) Healthcare and education are becoming more data-driven, from teaching to patient care.

(05:09) Effective AI depends on having strong data foundations.

(08:33) The traditional four-year degree model is evolving due to online and AI-assisted learning.

(10:30) Unbundling education focuses on mastering specific skills, not completing full degrees.

(12:19) UCI offers both online and in-person options for lower-level courses.

(16:30) Wearable tech is reshaping healthcare by providing continuous health data.

(20:57) UCI’s student and patient-centered strategy uses data to enhance outcomes and personalize care.

(24:15) The future of data is moving toward conversational, query-based, AI-driven analytics.

(28:04) Data analysts may evolve into expert prompters, helping businesses get what they need faster.

(34:47) Institutions need to challenge whether data aligns with their values.

Resources Mentioned:

Tom Andriola - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomandriola/

UC Irvine - https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-california-irvine/

Digital Squared - https://digitalsquared.buzzsprout.com/

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