Pascal Tyrrell

Pascal Tyrrell is a data scientist—a combination of research methodologist, computer/database solutions architect and innovator. He received his PhD in medical sciences from the University of Toronto working in the area of pediatric rheumatology at SickKids (Toronto, ON). Currently, he is the Director of Data Science and Associate Professor with the Department of Medical Imaging, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto where he is also the founding director of the MiDATA Data Science program. Pascal is cross appointed to the Institute of Medical Science and the Department of Statistical Sciences where his research aims to introduce statistically sound and innovative Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning approaches to the study of medical images in health-related outcomes research. Pascal has previous work experience in the computer, financial, and medical device industries, and is the CEO and co-founder of the software startup company SofTx Innovations Inc.