Shannon Silkensen, Ph.D.

Current Role

As a health science administrator, I oversee several biomedical informatics projects. This includes NCI’s Real-World Data/Real-World Evidence (RWD/RWE) Program, which is aimed at improving the capture, standardization, and utilization of cancer-related data at the point of care. I also manage, on behalf of NCI, the USCDI+ Cancer Program, which is an extension of the United States Core Data for Interoperability Plus (USCDI+) framework. It is specifically designed to include cancer-specific data elements. USCDI+ Cancer aims to standardize the collection, exchange, and utilization of cancer-related health information across various healthcare systems. Lastly, I lead CBIIT’s Federated Learning for AI Multi-Modal Exploration (FLAIMME) Program. This Program offers a platform for monitoring artificial intelligence models in real-time, identifying potential biases, and ensuring that models remain accurate and fair across diverse populations.

I am passionate about training the next generation of researchers. To that end, I lead CBIIT’s Summer Intern Program. This program is geared toward energetic high school and college students pursuing careers in informatics, computer science, data science, information technology, and business administration. CBIIT offers these students a real-world experience with meaningful projects, mentoring, and career development sessions.