CIMBID and Columbia Data Science Institute Launch New Biomedical Imaging Data Science Program

The Center for Innovation in Imaging Biomarkers and Integrated Diagnostics (CIMBID) is partnering with Columbia University's Data Science Institute (DSI) to launch the Biomedical Imaging & Data Science Scholars Program (DSI-BIDS), a new cross-disciplinary initiative designed to accelerate innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, biomedical imaging, and clinical translation.

The program will pair faculty-led projects with skilled data science students, with CIMBID and DSI providing financial and administrative support. Applications from faculty will be accepted twice each year, with the first deadline of August 5, 2026. Students will be able to apply for specific projects shortly after the faculty deadline. 

DSI-BIDS aims to bring together faculty, trainees, and researchers from across Columbia to develop and apply advanced data science and AI methods to some of the most pressing challenges in medical imaging and precision medicine. By fostering collaboration across disciplines—including radiology, computer science, biomedical engineering, informatics, and public health—the DSI-BIDS Program aims to advance the discovery of imaging biomarkers, integrated diagnostics, and AI-driven tools that improve patient care.

As a founding partner of the initiative, CIMBID will play a central role in connecting expertise in biomedical imaging with Columbia's growing data science ecosystem. The program will provide opportunities for collaborative research, education, seminars, networking, and trainee engagement, helping to cultivate the next generation of leaders in imaging AI and data science.

The launch of the DSI-BIDS Program builds on CIMBID's mission to advance research, education, and clinical translation in AI-driven imaging biomarkers and integrated diagnostics through broad collaboration across Columbia University and its clinical and industry partners.