Gabriela Wilson, PhD, MSc, FHIMSS, FIAHSI, SNAI
Gabriela Wilson, PhD, MSc, FHIMSS, FIAHSI, SNAI
Director, Louisiana Center for Health Innovation; Professor, Dr. J. Robert Rivet Endowed Chair & Acadian Ambulance Service/BORSF Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Health Informatics, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
University of Louisiana at Lafayette - A Carnegie R1 Research University
337.482.0197 | gabriela.wilson@louisiana.edu | Connect on LinkedIn
Biography
Dr. Gabriela Mustata Wilson is a globally recognized expert in health informatics with a proven track record of translating cutting-edge research into high-impact innovations. With a background that spans chemical engineering, pharmacoinformatics, and public health, Dr. Wilson excels at identifying and bridging gaps in the market, particularly in integrating public and ecological health solutions to drive resilience. Her extensive experience in academia, industry, and international partnerships has honed her ability to guide ventures from concept to commercialization. She currently serves as the Director of the Louisiana Center for Health Innovation and a Professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, where she holds the Dr. J. Robert Rivet Endowed Chair and the Acadian Ambulance Service/BORSF Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Health Informatics.
Dr. Wilson has held strategic roles within the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA®), where she has shaped industry standards and driven technological innovation. Her work as co-chair of the HIMSS Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER) International Initiative and as chair-elect of the AMIA Pharmacoinformatics Workgroup underscores her ability to lead in dynamic, cross-functional environments. Recognized as the 2023 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awardee, a Fellow of HIMSS, a Fellow of the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (FIAHSI), and a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), Dr. Wilson’s career is marked by a commitment to innovation, global leadership, and societal impact.
Awards & Honors
2023 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award, Most Influential Women in Health IT
Issued by HIMSS · Jan 2023.
The HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awards celebrates inspirational and innovative healthcare leaders for their relentless pursuit to improve care by harnessing the power of information and technology. The HIMSS Most Influential Women in Health IT Awards celebrate individuals who harness the power of information and technology to transform health and healthcare; are unique among power lists and award programs; and are inclusive of all women of influence, no matter where they may be in the health information and technology field.
Fellow of the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI)
Issued by International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) · Jun 2022
The International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI) is part of the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) and elects those whose contributions in informatics are recognized internationally. The goal is to promote the dissemination of knowledge and best practices, foster new ideas, and encourage worldwide collaboration and sharing of expertise and resources.
Inaugural Racial Justice and Equity Award
Issued by Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU) · Jul 2021
USU’s Racial Justice and Equity Scholars Program supports urban university efforts in three thematic areas—thriving students, thriving universities, and thriving communities—to explicitly address policies that produce equity gaps. Award winners directly partner with external organizations to advance their work.
Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors
Issued by National Academy of Inventors · Aug 2020
Given in recognition of success in patents, licensing, and commercialization and for producing technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society.
Phenomenal Women Award
Issued by University of Southern Indiana (USI) · Mar 2019
It is awarded to women who have contributed to diversity in the USI and the Evansville communities.
Fellow Member of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (FHIMSS)
Issued by Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) · Jan 2017
Bestowed in recognition of service, professional participation, job experience, publications, and presentations in the field of Healthcare Information and Management Systems