Biographical summary
Dr. Joanne Song is a biomedical engineer and internal medicine physician committed to advancing healthcare through innovation and research. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Song contributed to impactful projects, including an interactive application for cochlear implant patients and a big data collaboration with Toshiba and Johns Hopkins Radiation Oncology to analyze head and neck radiological images.
After completing her undergraduate studies, Dr. Song pursued medical school and residency at the Mayo Clinic, where she honed her clinical expertise and research acumen. Her dedication to digital health led her to a visiting scholarship at Samsung Medical Center, where she engaged with AI-driven projects and cultivated collaborations with both startups and established companies.
Dr. Song's current research explores biological aging, focusing on discrepancies between AI-predicted biological ages and chronological ages. By integrating imaging, wearables, and lifestyle data, she aims to identify factors influencing aging and develop personalized strategies for healthy living.
Passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration, Dr. Song is dedicated to leveraging technology to transform healthcare and improve patient outcomes.
Interests
- Preventive Medicine — Developing strategies to promote healthy aging and prevent age-related diseases.
- Digital Health Integration — Utilizing wearable technology and AI-driven tools to enhance patient care and monitoring.
- Personalized Medicine — Leveraging lifestyle and demographic data to tailor healthcare approaches for individual patients.
- Aging and Longevity — Investigating biological aging markers and interventions to optimize healthspan.
- Chronic Disease Management — Applying technology to improve outcomes in patients with chronic conditions.
- Health Data Analytics — Using big data and AI to identify patterns and insights for clinical decision-making.
- Translational Medicine — Bridging research and clinical practice to implement innovative solutions in patient care.
- Consultative Medicine— Providing comprehensive care for adult patients with a focus on complex medical conditions.
- Healthcare Innovation — Exploring and implementing novel tools and methodologies to advance clinical outcomes.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2024
ResidentMayo Graduate School of Medicine
- 2021
MDMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
- 2016
BS - Biomedical EngineeringJohns Hopkins University
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2022
Outstanding Poster Presenter AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2016
Richard J. Jones AwardJohns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
- 2011
Johns Hopkins Future Scholars Program ScholarJohns Hopkins University
- 2011
Barbara A. Hughes Award of ExcellenceNational Institute of Health
Professional memberships
- 2024
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society
- 2024
MemberMinnesota Medical Assocation
- 2021 - present
Board MemberKorean American Mayo Staff Association
- 2021 - 2024
MemberMayo Fellows Association
- 2020
MemberGold Humanism Honor Society
- 2016
AlumniTau Beta Pi Engineering Society
Publications