About SDBCC
Mission Statement
The South Dakota Biomedical Computing Collaboration (SDBCC) aims to advance healthcare and life sciences by fostering interdisciplinary partnerships at the intersection of medicine, biology, and computing. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge computational tools, innovative technologies, and collaborative research to address complex biomedical challenges, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to the development of a healthier and more sustainable world. By integrating expertise from diverse fields, we empower researchers, educators, and industry leaders to drive transformative discoveries and inspire the next generation of biomedical innovators.
Steering Committee
Executive Committee Members:
- Dan Engebretson – Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs, USD
- John Dudley – Dean, School of Arts and Sciences, USD
- Kurt Hackemer – Provost USD
- Tim Ridgway – Dean of the SSOM and Vice President for Health Affairs, USD
- Lance A. Roberts – Interim President, SDSMT
- Laurie Anderson – Vice President of Research, SDSMT
Operative Committee Members
- William G. Mayhan – Committee Chair and SDBCC Program Director
- KC Santosh – Chair of the Department of Computer Science, USD- SDBCC USD CAS Program PI
- Jeffrey S. McGough – Head of EECS, SDSMT- SDBCC SDSMT Program PI
- William C.W. Chen – Assistant Professor, BBS, SSOM- SDBCC SSOM Program PI
- Randy Hoover – Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, SDSMT
- Jessica Messersmith – Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, USD