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Don Lindberg, High performance computing and communications, and telemedicine.
Michael J Ackerman1, Sally E Howe1, Daniel R Masys2
1U.S. National Library of Medicine (retired), MD, USA.
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|May 23, 2022
Summary
Donald A.B. Lindberg
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Informatics
- Health Information Technology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Donald A.B. Lindberg directed the National Coordination Office (NCO) for High Performance Computing and Communications (HPCC) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) from 1992-1995.
- The HPCC program, established by the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991, coordinates multi-agency research and development (R&D) across federal science and technology agencies.
- Lindberg's work leveraged advancements in computing and networking for medical research and healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight Donald A.B. Lindberg's foundational role in advancing telemedicine through the High Performance Computing and Communications (HPCC) initiative.
- To underscore the impact of Lindberg's leadership on the readiness of telemedicine technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To recognize Lindberg's contributions to medical informatics and health information technology.
Main Methods:
- Review of Lindberg's leadership roles at the NCO for HPCC and the NLM.
- Examination of NLM's participation in the HPCC program, focusing on R&D and demonstrations in telemedicine.
- Analysis of specific telemedicine advancements promoted under Lindberg's direction, including testbeds, data privacy, decision-making, and health education.
Main Results:
- Lindberg's leadership fostered significant R&D in telemedicine, including critical areas like medical data privacy and decision support.
- NLM's engagement in HPCC under Lindberg's direction led to the development and demonstration of key telemedicine technologies.
- The groundwork laid by Lindberg contributed to the robust state of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusions:
- Donald A.B. Lindberg's visionary leadership was instrumental in advancing telemedicine and health information technology.
- His efforts within the HPCC program laid the foundation for the widespread adoption and effectiveness of telemedicine.
- The success of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic serves as a testament to Lindberg's foresight and impact.
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