Dave Warner MD
10860 Pinot Noir Circle
San Diego, CA 92131
Professional Responsibilities
10860 Pinot Noir Circle
I3 is an organization dedicated to the intelligent implementation of interactive
information technologies in Health Care and Education
Director of Medical Intelligence
Syracuse, NY 13210
Devoted to solving leading-edge problems in communication, healthcare, education, and recreation
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center
Syracuse University
Center For Really Neat Research
Syracuse, NY
Education:
BA Physical Science
San Diego State University, Fall 1986.
(Emphasis in Physics, Mathematics and Philosophy)
MD Doctor of Medicine
Loma Linda University, Spring 1995
Ph.D. Physio-informatics (dissertation in progress)
Loma Linda University, Spring 2000 completion.
Current Projects
Connectivity Matrix for ubiquitous telemedical Knowledge on Demand services.
"Smart Desk"
Neattools-TNG3's
Wearable computer interface systems
Landmine detection
Wearable air ground station
Tele-robotic controller
Human-robot interface/controllers
"Cyberarium" - Center for Really Neat Research
It is the intent of Interventional informatics
to seek out key areas where information technology can be
effectively utilized to improve quality of life, for example, in health
care and/or education, and then actively participate in facilitating
implementation. Project areas currently active include:
1. Advanced instrumentation for the acquisition and analysis of medically relevant
biological signals
2. New interface systems for persons with disabilities
3. Educational systems that adapt to the users ability to learn
4. Advanced training technologies which will allow the
rapid dispersion of newly developed techniques.
5.. Advanced informatic systems which augment the general flow of medical
information and provides decision support for the health care professional.
6.. Public access to health information databases designed to empower the
average citizen to become more involved in their
own health care.
Publications (short list)
1. Warner D, Rusovick R, Balch D (1998) The Globalization of Interventional Informatics Through Internet Mediated Distributed Medical Intelligence, New Medicine May 98
2. Warner D, Tichenor J.M, Balch DC (1996) Telemedicine and Distributed Medical Intelligence, Telemedicine Journal 2: 295-301.
3. Warner, D., Anderson, T., and Johannsen, J. (1994). Bio-Cybernetics: A Biologically Responsive Interactive Interface, in Medicine Meets Virtual Reality II: Interactive Technology & Healthcare: Visionary Applications for Simulation Visualization Robotics. (pp. 237-241). San Diego, CA, USA: Aligned Management Associates.
4. Warner, D., Sale, J., Price, S. and Will, D. (1992). Remapping the Human-Computer Interface for Optimized Perceptualization of Medical Information, in Proceedings of Medicine Meets Virtual Reality. San Diego, CA: Aligned Management Associates.
5. Warner, D., Sale, J. and Price, S. (1991). The Neuro-rehabilitation Workstation: A Clinical Application for Machine-Resident Intelligence, in Proceedings of the 13th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. ( pp. 1266-1267). Los Alamos, CA: IEEE Computer Society Press.
INTERESTS:
Interventional Informatics; Medical Communications, Distributed Medical intelligence, Bio-sensors, Quantitative Human performance, Expressional interface systems, Physio-informatics, Intelligent Interface-metrics, User Tracking Interface systems, Distributed tele-robotic controllers, Intermental Networking, Bio-cybernetics systems, Cognitive Neuroscience; Perceptual Psycho-physics, Perceptual state space modulation, Physiology; Physics; Mathematics; Philosophy, General Systems
An Explanation
Since my entry into a combined MD./Ph.D. program back in 1988, my research efforts have focused on advanced instrumentation and new methods of analysis which can be applied to evaluating various aspects of human
function as it relates to human computer interaction. I have been working
with and developing several classes of advanced human computer interface
technologies including Instrumented clothing, pressure sensors, surface
EMG, EOG, EEG (direct bio-electric signals from muscle, eye and brain
activity), a new form of force transducer and the complete sensory
immersion systems of Virtual Reality.
An optimal mapping of interactive interface technologies to the human
nervous system's capacity to transduce, assimilate and respond
intelligently to information in an integrative-multisensory interaction
will fundamentally change the way that humans interact with information
systems. Therefore, my specific research is involved in studying the flow
of information between the human and the computer. The intent of this
effort is to identify methods and techniques which optimize information
flow between humans and computers.
From the philosophic orientation of General Systems Theories and Physiologically
valid human information sciences we are exploring relevant issues in interactive
human computer interface design. An eclectic integration of cognitive neuroscience,
perceptual psycho-physics and bio-cybernetics guides our efforts to create
robust interactive systems. Application areas for this work include
quantitative assessment of human performance, augmentative communication
systems, environmental controls for the disabled, medical communications
and integrated interactive educational multimedia.
INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION
Every effort has been taken to work in application areas which are
demonstrating socially responsible applications for advanced interface
technologies, developed for enhanced human computer interaction, We have
been and hope to continue to be clear leaders in this type of integrative
effort.
APPLYING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE
Quality of life has become an issue of increasing concern among health
care providers. Off the shelf technologies exist that can be modified or
adapted to enhance human performance in every day life. Through the
collaboration of a multi-disciplinary group of physicians, engineers,
clinicians and patients we are finding creative ways to increase the
quality of life.
My Commitment
The primary role that I play is one of a general medical-scientist liaison
between the medical community and high-tech development companies. My role
is to provide an application assessment of new technologies for possible
medical and educational uses. My experience in the area of interactive
human computer interaction combined with my experience in clinical
medicine allows me the unique opportunity to facilitate the rapid exchange
of relevant information between the high-tech industry and the medical
community in general. I am particularly active in technology transfer of
aerospace and other defense derived technologies to the fields of health
care and education. Specifically: advanced instrumentation for the
acquisition and analysis of medically relevant biological signals;
intelligent informatic systems which augment both the general flow of
medical information and provide decision support for the health care
professional; public access health information databases designed to
empower the average citizen to become more involved in their own health
care; and advanced training technologies which will adaptively optimize
interactive educational systems to the capacity of the user.
Things That I Did Before While On This Journey
PAPERS PRESENTED:
Chaotropic dynamical analysis of the EEG.
The VPL Data Glove as an instrument for quantitative motion analysis.
The Neurorehabilitation Workstation.
Remapping the Human-Computer Interface for Perceptualization of Medical Information.
Medical Rehabilitation, Cyber-Style
Integrative Use of Computer Graphics in a Medical University, Dynamical Analysis of EEG: Evidence for a Low-Dimensional Attractor in Absence Epilepsy.
Quantitative analysis of tremor and chorea using the VPL Data Glove.
The Data Glove for precise quantitative measurement of upper motor neuron (UMN) function in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
The VPL Data Glove as a tool for hand rehabilitation and communication
Quantitative Motion Analysis Instrumentation for Movement Related Potentials
Quantitative motion analysis of the hand using the data glove.
Compressed Dimensional Array: a topographic technique for EEG analysis.
Re-enabling Technologies Immediate Applications for Virtual Reality Interfaces.
INVITED LECTURES (over 200 since 1988); Including:
Computer Enhanced Perception: Medical Applications of Multisensory Natural User Interfaces. 8Th Annual Pacific Northwest Computer Graphics Conference. Portland, 1990.
Computer Interface Technology for Dynamic Characterization of Neurological Disorders. Neurological Institute, Colombia University. New York, 1990.
Immediate Medical applications of Virtual Reality Technologies. Distinguished Lecture Series, San Francisco University, 1991.
Medical Applications of Virtual Reality Technology. 2Ed International CyberArts Conference Pasadena, 1991.
Virtual Reality: Applications in Medicine. National Computer Graphics Association. Anaheim, 1992.
Medical Applications of Emerging Interface Technologies. CUBE 92. Livermore, 1992.
Real Medical Applications of Virtual Reality Technology. Imagina 93. Monte Carlo, Monaco, 1993.
Human-Computer Interface Technologies in Rehabilitation. California Medical Association. Anaheim, 1993.
Virtual Reality Applications in Medicine and Health Care. IEEE Student Association. Walla Walla, 1993.
Advanced Interactive Technologies in Medicine and Education. 4th National Conference of College Teaching and Learning. Jacksonville, 1993.
Interactive Technologies in Medicine. SUNY Conference on Computers in Health Care. Syracuse, 1993.
Integrated Use Of Computer Graphics In A Medical University. SIGGRAPH 93. Anaheim, 1993.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
CEO/Founder Institute for Interventional Informatics "I3." It is the intent of I3 to seek out key areas where information technology can be effectively utilized to improve quality of life, for example, in health care and/or education, and then actively participate in facilitating implementation.
Director/Founder HUMAN PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE a multi-discipline research support network at Loma Linda University Medical Center which acts as a surrogate administration for projects designed to study any aspect of human performance in the context of health care, education, communication and enriching recreation.
Director/Founder SAMARITAN PROJECT an organization dedicated to the intelligent implementation of interactive information technologies in Health Care and Education. Loma Linda University 1993 to 1995.
Program Advisor for Medicine Meets Virtual Reality conference San Diego 1992 and 1994
President/Founder of Human-Space Interface a Human factors in space technology awareness group. San Diego State University, 1985-87.
President/Founder of "VEKTORS" High tech awareness club for students with magnitude and direction. San Diego Mesa College 1983-84.
Past Efforts
Professional:
Director/CEO of the Institute for Interventional Informatics, 94-Present.
Co-Director of the "Technology Task Force" for the American Telemedicine Association, 96-99
Director of Medical Intelligence for International Telemedicine Associates Inc., 96-98
Academic:
Nason Fellow at the Northeast Parallel Architectures Center-Syracuse Univ., 9-95 to Present.
Adjunct Professor of Pathology and Clinical Informatics-SUNY HSC-Syracuse, 96-Present.
Visiting Scholar for the Human Interface Technology Lab-Univ. of Washington, 96-Present (Physiologically
based Interface Design).
Adjunct Professor of Plastic Surgery-UCSD (Medical Interfacing for assessing task performance).
Past PROJECTS:
Distributed Medical Intelligence-Intelligent medical communication systems design. Care Web: Web based
telemedicine system with automatic patient record.
NeatTools-Universal interface for disabled users to access the Web.
CareNet- SUNY
Telemedicine-NYNEX
The Digital Medical School-On-line Medical School development.
Sandia National Labs-BTRM-Advanced Telemedicine Road Map-National Think Tank of Medical
Communications Experts. This project produced a document which outlines the course of technology and
policy changes needed to develop a robust intelligent medical communication system for the nation to develop
over the next 10-15 years.
PULSAR-A Web-Based Interface System and a free web service for supporting accessible interfaces for the
disabled. The goal of the pulsar project is to develop a web service which is a clearing house for tools for the
disabled web user. We will provide a database of empowering software which can be down loaded for free and a
list of off the shelf widgets for use by the disabled users. PULSAR will also develop a forum where disabled
users can exchange information on methods and techniques which empower any disabled user to be come
employed and participatory members of the information society.
SMARTDESK-An instrumented learning environment for objective assessment of web-based directed
learning.
THE BRIDGE-An Implementation of Distributed Medical Intelligence: Intelligent linking between points of
need "Care Portals" and Relevant Experts. The Bridge is a demonstration of off-the-shelf technology
integrated functionally to meet the needs of the users.
Med-Wide Web, MMVR5-Online access to most web-accessible medical sites and services
MAP Medical Access Path -American Telemedicine Association Technology Task-Force- Connectivity Matrix
for advanced telemedicine.
Associations/Consulting:
East Carolina Univ.-Consultant for Telemedicine Interface Systems- Interface Rapid Prototyping.
NPAC-Senior Research Fellow-Web Technology-HPCC-Telemedicine-Interface Systems Syracuse
Univ.-Integrated campus wide project plan with the Corporate Relations Dept. A project to establish a
cooperative resource sharing between various departments at Syracuse Univ.
Government Contacts (more info available as needed):
NIH-OAM
DARPA-INTELLI-MED
NASA
JPL-INTELLI-COM
DOD-TELEMED