DoC-IT Visiting Speaker: Jiyeong Kim, PhD, MPH

Optimizing Large Language Models for Detecting Co-Morbid Depression or Anxiety Symptoms in Chronic Diseases: Insights from Patient Messages
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Hybrid Event
Light refreshments will be provided.

Email [email protected] for the registration information.

About the Event

Dr. Kim will share a recent study in which various Large Language Models (LLMs)’ performances were meticulously evaluated in detecting depressive or anxious symptoms from patient messages of those with diabetes. The capabilities of multiple models were assessed, including the latest reasoning models (GPT o1 and DeepSeek R1), utilizing diverse learning approaches in a HIPAA-compliant environment. She will highlight the key findings, clinical implications, and future directions related to the potential of LLMs in detecting poor mental health through patient messages. This approach aims to assist in timely screening and referrals, ultimately improving mental health care for individuals with chronic diseases.

About Jiyeong Kim, PhD, MPH

Dr. Kim is a clinical research informaticist who aims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance patient-centered care. She is currently supported by NIH K01 Career Development Award (Leveraging Large Language Models and Machine Learning Algorithms to Assess Depression and Anxiety Symptoms and Risks for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease or Diabetes Mellitus). During her first year of a postdoctoral scholarship at the Stanford Center for Digital Health, she focused on evaluating AI tools and elaborating on patients’ needs by analyzing patient portal messages, being productive (15 publications with 9 first-authored; 4 currently under review and 2 submission-ready, all first-authored). 

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Add to Calendar 2025-03-10 21:00:00 2025-03-10 22:00:00 DoC-IT Visiting Speaker: Jiyeong Kim, PhD, MPH Hybrid Event Light refreshments will be provided. Email [email protected] for the registration information. About the Event Dr. Kim will share a recent study in which various Large Language Models (LLMs)’ performances were meticulously evaluated in detecting depressive or anxious symptoms from patient messages of those with diabetes. The capabilities of multiple models were assessed, including the latest reasoning models (GPT o1 and DeepSeek R1), utilizing diverse learning approaches in a HIPAA-compliant environment. She will highlight the key findings, clinical implications, and future directions related to the potential of LLMs in detecting poor mental health through patient messages. This approach aims to assist in timely screening and referrals, ultimately improving mental health care for individuals with chronic diseases. About Jiyeong Kim, PhD, MPH Dr. Kim is a clinical research informaticist who aims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance patient-centered care. She is currently supported by NIH K01 Career Development Award (Leveraging Large Language Models and Machine Learning Algorithms to Assess Depression and Anxiety Symptoms and Risks for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease or Diabetes Mellitus). During her first year of a postdoctoral scholarship at the Stanford Center for Digital Health, she focused on evaluating AI tools and elaborating on patients’ needs by analyzing patient portal messages, being productive (15 publications with 9 first-authored; 4 currently under review and 2 submission-ready, all first-authored).  Upcoming Events in this Series The Geometry of Thought: Computational Psychiatry, AI, and the Structure of Belief Featuring Baihan Lin, PhD Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 3-4 p.m. | Hybrid Event Machine Intelligence for Healthcare Hyper-Personalization Featuring Zeeshan Syed, PhD Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 3-4 p.m. | Hybrid Event To learn more about the DoC-IT Visiting Speaker Series, click here. Division of Clinical Informatics and Digital Transformation America/Los_Angeles public