ISL Director Zhe He Inducted as Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics
The Florida State University Institute for Successful Longevity (ISL) Director and Professor Dr. Zhe He was formally inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) on November 8, 2026, during the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) Annual Symposium in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. He was among 22 distinguished researchers and leaders elected to the ACMI Class of 2026. Fellowship in ACMI is among the highest honors in biomedical and health informatics, recognizing individuals who have made significant and sustained contributions to advancing the field through research, education, and leadership.
The induction ceremony was a particularly meaningful milestone for Dr. He, who was joined by his nominators, Drs. Chunhua Weng and James Cimino, and his PhD advisor, Dr. James Geller. Dr. Weng, who also served as Dr. He's postdoctoral advisor at Columbia University, and Dr. Cimino prepared a special introductory video celebrating his achievements. During the ceremony, ACMI President Dr. Peter Embí and Dr. Kevin Johnson presented Dr. He with his fellowship certificate.
“Being inducted into ACMI was one of the most memorable and meaningful moments of my academic career,” Dr. He said. “It was an incredible honor to stand alongside pioneers and leaders who have shaped biomedical informatics. Sharing this moment with my mentors and colleagues made the experience even more special. I am deeply grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey.”
Advancing AI, Health Informatics, and Successful Longevity
As director of ISL, Dr. He leads interdisciplinary efforts to advance research that promotes healthy aging, independence, and quality of life for older adults. His leadership emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and the development of innovative technologies to address the challenges and opportunities associated with an aging population.
He also directs FSU's eHealth Lab, where his research focuses on developing and evaluating trustworthy, human-centered artificial intelligence and informatics technologies to improve healthcare delivery, patient engagement, and health outcomes. A major focus of his research is empowering older adults, patients, and caregivers through AI-driven health communication and personalized decision support. His federally funded LabGenie project, for example, develops patient-facing AI tools to help individuals better understand laboratory test results and manage complex health conditions.
His work also explores how emerging AI technologies can support caregivers, improve health literacy, and make healthcare information more accessible and actionable for aging populations.
“This recognition reinforces my commitment to advancing AI technologies that are not only innovative but also trustworthy, accessible, and responsive to the needs of older adults,” Dr. He said. “Through ISL, we have a unique opportunity to bring together researchers from diverse disciplines to translate scientific advances into meaningful improvements in healthy aging and quality of life.”
Strengthening ISL's National Research Leadership
Dr. He's induction into ACMI reflects the growing national recognition of FSU's contributions to biomedical informatics, artificial intelligence, and aging research.
In addition to his research and ISL leadership, Dr. He serves as a chartered member of the National Institutes of Health Clinical Informatics and Digital Health Study Section and chairs AMIA's Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining Working Group.
His election to ACMI follows his induction as a Fellow of the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI) in 2025 and a Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association in 2022, further recognizing his contributions to the international biomedical informatics community.
The honor highlights ISL's commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative research that advances successful longevity.
About ACMI
Established in 1984, the American College of Medical Informatics is an honorary college of AMIA. Fellows are elected by their peers based on sustained contributions to the field of biomedical and health informatics.
