Gartner Expert

Allison Dennis

Sr Director Analyst

Dr. Dennis is a Senior Director Analyst in Gartner’s Healthcare and Life Sciences research team. She advises CIOs and technology leaders across the healthcare ecosystem in realizing the transformative potential of data and AI. Her coverage includes AI and data strategy, research infrastructure, data governance, and the adoption of emerging technologies in clinical and translational research.

Previous experience

Prior to joining Gartner, Dr. Dennis held senior leadership roles directing AI and informatics strategy at NIH, where she led the development of national data platforms, advanced data governance frameworks, and cross-government initiatives to accelerate research and development in AI and digital transformation in healthcare and life sciences.

Professional background

HHS, ONC, Health Informatics & AI Policy, Interoperability & Program Strategy, 1 years

NIH, National Cancer Institute, AI & Biomedical Informatics Strategy, Cloud Computing, Data Governance & Program, 1 years

NIH, National Library of Medicine, AI & Clinical Informatics Program Strategy, Data Science & Portfolio Management, 2 years

NIH, NIAID, Viral Surveillance & Molecular Modeling, Data Analytics & HPC, 3 years

NIH, NICHD, Machine Learning & Data Analytics, DNA Sequencing, 6 years

NIH, Office of Data Science Strategy, AI Technical Leadership & Data Science Strategy, Program Management & Analytics, 1 years

Areas of coverage
  • Healthcare Provider, Payer and Life Science Industries Ecosystem

  • Healthcare Provider Technology Insights

  • U.S. Healthcare Payer Insurance Industry Insights

  • Life Sciences Industry Technology Insights

  • Create Tech Solutions for the Healthcare Provider Industry

Education

• Ph.D., Biology, Johns Hopkins University, US

• B.S., Biochemistry, University of Maryland, US

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