@markhoffmankc

Husband and Father, CRIO @Childrensmercy , Envirome, Life Listing. Likes/shares ≠ endorse. Also find me at https://xitter.cf/t.co/ccvOpy8tWB

 Lee's Summit, MO
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Joined March 2013
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Check out my TEDxUMKC talk on the #Envirome. Find out what I mean by “Prescribe a roof”. xitter.cf/tedxumkc/status/705762…
TEDxUMKC@TEDxUMKC4 Mar 2016
At @UMKCmedschool, @markhoffmankc is improving health via data. How?Listen to his TEDx talk: youtube.com/watch?v=sPwvg7og…
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I appreciated @NPR 's coverage of a recent paper demonstrating providers becoming dependent on AI and "deskilling" when AI was not available. There is a link to the Lancet paper in the story. npr.org/sections/shots-healt…

Research suggests doctors might quickly become dependent on AI

A study in Poland found that doctors appeared less likely to detect abnormalities during colonoscopies on their own after they'd grown used to help from an AI tool.

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Dr. Kate Kyler earned an NIH K23 grant to study how obesity affects asthma drug response. Her goal: safer, more effective treatments through precision dosing. iMHO @kedkyler is a rising star, congrats! Learn more: cmkc.link/4kZZWwM
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#ChildrensMercy and Wonderscope Children's Museum continue to open doors for children to explore science in fun, hands-on ways through Science Fridays! Each week our pediatric researchers guide interactive experiments that spark curiosity, build trust and inspire young minds.
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Thrilled to celebrate Dr. Mark Hoffman, our Chief Research Information Officer at #ChildrensMercy, on being named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors! This honor highlights his 25 patents and unwavering commitment to medical innovation. Congrats, Dr. Hoffman!
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BioNexusKC@BioNexusKC1 Apr 2025
Join us for two days of learning & collaboration focused on the future of informatics at the Nexus Informatics Conference! Registration closes VERY soon! kcbioinformatics.org/confere…
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We stand with Ukraine!
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February 11 was #NationalInventorsDay. President Reagan chose that date as it is the birthday of Thomas Edison, one of the most well-known inventors. To celebrate the day, our Office of Technology Transfer & Commercialization honored 6 @ChildrensMercy inventors for their work.
Dr. Aswini Betha stands on a stage at a podium. On the large screen behind him is a slide with a blue background that says "Office of Technology Transfer & Commercialization" and details their core functions.

ALT Dr. Aswini Betha stands on a stage at a podium. On the large screen behind him is a slide with a blue background that says "Office of Technology Transfer & Commercialization" and details their core functions.

Dr. Mark Hoffman stands on a stage at a podium. On the large screen behind him is a slide with a blue background. It has his photo on it, his name, and also says "National Academy of Inventors Class of Fellows 2024".

ALT Dr. Mark Hoffman stands on a stage at a podium. On the large screen behind him is a slide with a blue background. It has his photo on it, his name, and also says "National Academy of Inventors Class of Fellows 2024".

10 people stand side-by-side. Some are holding the awards they received. The others are those who presented them with the award or were involved in deciding who should receive the award. Children's Mercy CEO Alejandro Quiroga stands in the middle.

ALT 10 people stand side-by-side. Some are holding the awards they received. The others are those who presented them with the award or were involved in deciding who should receive the award. Children's Mercy CEO Alejandro Quiroga stands in the middle.

6 people stand mingling. Some hold the blue glass award they received.

ALT 6 people stand mingling. Some hold the blue glass award they received.

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Congrats @UMKC ! So happy to see you reach this level!
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@UMKC13 Feb 2025
Kansas City, meet your first Carnegie R1 university: UMKC! This designation places us among the top 6% of research universities in the country—right here in the heart of KC. From finding solutions to critical healthcare challenges to exploring advancements in technology and the arts, our work impacts the community we proudly call home. R1 status means more resources, more opportunities and more innovation right here in Kansas City. 🔗umkc.edu/news/posts/2025/feb…
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Some people are expressing enthusiasm about how "billions in waste" have just been found in the NIH budget. Nothing could be farther from the truth, I hope this helps bring clarity to how biomedical research works in practice. #NIH #BiomedicalResearch markhoffmankc.com/biomedical…

Biomedical research is not “waste” | Mark Hoffman, Ph.D.

This post reflects my personal views but is informed by my professional experience as a biomedical researcher and administrative leader. Last Friday the National Institute of Health (NIH) announced a...

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Personal comment - Most research organizations are able to accept the lower foundation indirect rates because they can offset with the funds from federal sources. During a change of administration, responsible leaders review programs, address those they don't agree with
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@NIH7 Feb 2025
Last year, $9B of the $35B that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) granted for research was used for administrative overhead, what is known as “indirect costs.” Today, NIH lowered the maximum indirect cost rate research institutions can charge the government to 15%, above what many major foundations allow and much lower than the 60%+ that some institutions charge the government today. This change will save more than $4B a year effective immediately.
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and then make changes. The "burn it all down" (apologies but it is the correct expression for the current situation) approach of the past few weeks will have long lasting, adverse, impact on our country for a long time to come.
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The UMKC School of Medicine proudly celebrates @markhoffmankc, Ph.D. on his election as a Fellow of the @AcadofInventors! Hoffman, a pediatrics professor at @UMKC and Chief Research Information Officer at @ChildrensMercy, is the fourth from UMKC to achieve this prestigious honor. He joins an elite group of innovators, including Chancellor Mauli Agrawal, Ph.D. (@tag), further showcasing UMKC’s legacy of excellence and innovation. Read more here: umkc.edu/news/posts/2025/jan…
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In 5th grade I wrote my first formal report on Thomas Edison, so this recognition means a lot to me. Thanks to my collaborators, past, present and future, let's go build something that matters!
Children's Mercy@ChildrensMercy21 Jan 2025
Congratulations to our @ResearchCM Chief Research Information Officer, Dr. @markhoffmankc, on being elected as a Fellow into the @AcadofInventors. He is the 1st person at Children’s Mercy and just the 4th @UMKC faculty member to receive this prestigious recognition.
Portrait of Dr. Mark Hoffman wearing a dark suit and a blue tie, smiling at the camera.

ALT Portrait of Dr. Mark Hoffman wearing a dark suit and a blue tie, smiling at the camera.

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We're excited to share with you all our FY24 Annual Report. It highlights our translational research efforts to improve the health & wellbeing of children. It also showcases our partnerships with researchers, clinicians, patients, families + communities. childrensmercy.org/researcha…
The cover of the FY2024 Annual Report for the Children's Mercy Research Institute. It has a darker blue background and over that are small images that look like tiny drops in the colors of blues and yellows along with small helix shapes. A photo of a young boy sitting on his mother's lap smiling directly into the camera is the main part of the cover. It also says "Built for Kids" along the bottom.

ALT The cover of the FY2024 Annual Report for the Children's Mercy Research Institute. It has a darker blue background and over that are small images that look like tiny drops in the colors of blues and yellows along with small helix shapes. A photo of a young boy sitting on his mother's lap smiling directly into the camera is the main part of the cover. It also says "Built for Kids" along the bottom.

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STAR 2.0, our summer research program for teens is now accepting applications! Teens will be hands-on working with @ResearchCM faculty helping with original research projects, submit in a peer-reviewed journal and learn about research. Apply here: cmkc.link/3Cq5PQp

Summer Training in Academic Research (STAR) Program 2.0

June 15 to July 23, 2026 | The STAR Program 2.0 provides high school students with hands-on, high-quality research experience.

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Join us in welcoming Dr. Alejandro Quiroga to @ChildrensMercy as our new President and CEO! Read more: cmkc.link/3ZOH2By
Children's Mercy@ChildrensMercy11 Dec 2024
We’re thrilled to announce Alejandro Quiroga, MD, MBA, as our new President and CEO, effective January 2, 2025. Dr. Quiroga is a pediatric nephrologist and inspiring leader with a strong research mindset. Welcome, Dr. Quiroga! Read more: cmkc.link/3ZOH2By
Professional portrait of Dr. Alejandro Quiroga in a business suit, standing with crossed arms in a modern office setting.

ALT Professional portrait of Dr. Alejandro Quiroga in a business suit, standing with crossed arms in a modern office setting.

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Happy to be a poster judge at the first Kansas City Medical conference. First time all 3 medical schools. Dean Norbash @UMKCmedschool kicks us off!
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I still come here (X) from time to time but have this ELO song on my mind... Come find me (if link isn't blocked): bsky.app/profile/markhoffman… youtube.com/watch?v=bJ8Sz8CJ…
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