UlyssesGregory JohnBalisMD

PubMed

• Evaluating Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Pathology Practice: Opportunities and the Way Forward.
  Peter McCaffrey, Ronald Jackups, Jansen Seheult, Mark A Zaydman, Ulysses Balis
  Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. 2024-10-10
• 3 citations
  An Overview of the Effect of Aging on the Female Urethra.
  Andrew S Afyouni, Yi Xi Wu, Ulysses G J Balis, John DeLancey, Zhina Sadeghi
  The Urologic Clinics of North America. 2024-05-01
• 1 citations
  In Vivo Microstructure Imaging in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using the Random Walk With Barriers Model.
  Yue Cao, Siamak Nejad Davarani, Daekeun You, Thorsten Feiweier, Keith Casper
  Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2024-03-01

Journal Articles

• Privacy and security of patient data in the pathology laboratory.  
  Cucoranu IC, Parwani AV, West AJ, Romero-Lauro G, Nauman K, Carter AB, Balis UJ, Tuthill MJ, Pantanowitz L., J Pathol Inform, 3/14/2013
• Genomic responses in mouse models poorly mimic human inflammatory diseases.  
  Seok J, Warren HS, Cuenca AG, Mindrinos MN, Baker HV, Xu W, Richards DR, McDonald-Smith GP, Gao H, Hennessy L, Finnerty CC, López CM, Honari S, Moore EE, Minei JP, Cus..., Proc Natl Acad Sci [Epub ahead of print]., 2/11/2013
• Technical note: Pathology informatics fellowship retreats: The use of interactive scenarios and case studies as pathology informatics teaching tools.  
  Lee RE, McClintock DS, Balis UJ, Baron JM, Becich MJ, Beckwith BA, Brodsky VB, Carter AB, Dighe AS, Haghighi M, Hipp JD, Henricks WH, Kim JY, Klepseis VE, Kuo FC, Lane..., J Pathol Inform, 11/28/2012
• Benchmarking outcomes in the critically injured trauma patient and the effect of implementing standard operating procedures.  
  Cuschieri J, Johnson JL, Sperry J, West MA, Moore EE, Minei JP, Bankey PE, Nathens AB, Cuenca AG, Efron PA, Hennessy L, Xiao W, Mindrinos MN, McDonald-Smith GP, Mason ..., Ann Surg., 5/1/2012
• The changing pattern and implications of multiple organ failure after blunt injury with hemorrhagic shock.  
  Minei JP, Cuschieri J, Sperry J, Moore EE, West MA, Harbrecht BG, O'Keefe GE, Cohen MJ, Moldawer LL, Tompkins RG, Maier RV, Altstein L, Baker HV, Balis UG, Bankey PE, ..., Crit Care Med., 4/1/2012
• Application of a Rules-based Natural Language Parser to Critical Value Reporting in Anatomic Pathology.  
  Balis UGJ*, Owens SR*, Lucas DR, Myers JL (*equal contribution), Am J Surg Pathol., 3/1/2012
• Book Review of (3) in Books, listed above: Myra L Wilkerson. “Review of ‘Pathology informatics: Theory and practice’  
  L Pantanowitz, JM Tuthill, and UGJ Balis, J Pathol Inform, 1/1/2012
• Image segmentation with implicit color standardization using spatially constrained expectation maximization: detection of nuclei.  
  Monaco J, Hipp J, Lucas D, Smith S, Balis U, Madabhushi A, Med Image Comput Comput Assist Interv., 1/1/2012
• Semiautomated Laser Capture Microdissection of Lung Adenocarcinoma Cytology Samples.  
  Chowdhuri SR, Hanson J, Cheng J, Rodriguez-Canales J, Fetscha P, Balis U, Filie AC, Giaccone G, Emmert-Buck MR, Hipp JA, Acta Cytologica, 1/1/2012
• Hedging their Mets: The Use of Uncertainty Terms in Clinical Documents and its Potential Implications when Sharing the Documents with Patients.  
  Hanauer DA, Liu Y, Mei Q, Manion FJ, Balis UJ, Zheng K, AMIA Annu Symp Proc., 1/1/2012
• Image microarrays derived from tissue microarrays (IMA-TMA): New resource for computer-aided diagnostic algorithm development.  
  Hipp JA, Hipp JD, Lim M, Sharma G, Smith LB, Hewitt SM, Balis UG, J Pathol Inform., 1/1/2012
• Tryggo: Old Norse for truth: The real truth about ground truth: New insights into the challenges of generating ground truth maps for WSI CAD algorithm evaluation.  
  Hipp JD, Smith SC, Sica J, Lucas D, Hipp JA, Kunju LP, Balis UJ, J Pathol Inform. (Epub 2012 Mar 16), 1/1/2012
• Integration of architectural and cytologic driven image algorithms for prostate adenocarcinoma identification.  
  Hipp J, Monaco J, Kunju LP, Cheng J, Yagi Y, Rodriguez-Canales J, Emmert-Buck MR, Hewitt S, Feldman MD, Tomaszewski JE, Toner M, Tompkins RG, Flotte T, Lucas D, Gilber..., Anal Cell Pathol (Amst)., 1/1/2012
• A genomic storm in critically injured humans.  
  Xiao W, Mindrinos MN, Seok J, Cuschieri J, Cuenca AG, Gao H, Hayden DL, Hennessy L, Moore EE, Minei JP, Bankey PE, Johnson JL, Sperry J, Nathens AB, Billiar TR, West M..., J Exp Med. (Epub 2011 Nov 21), 12/1/2011
• Dissecting inflammatory complications in critically injured patients by within-patient gene expression changes: a longitudinal clinical genomics study.  
  Desai KH, Tan CS, Leek JT, Maier RV, Tompkins RG, Storey JD; Inflammation and the Host Response to Injury Large-Scale Collaborative Research Program, Altstein L, Baker..., PLoS Med., 9/1/2011
• Digital slide repositories for publications: lessons learned from the microarray community. Editorial (peer reviewed)  
  Hipp JD, Lucas DR, Emmert-Buck MR, Compton CC, Balis UJ, Am J Surg Pathol., 6/1/2011
• Considerations for a Universal Exchange Language for healthcare, e-Health Networking Applications and Services (Healthcom), 2011  
  Robson B, Balis, UJ, Caruso TP, 13th IEEE International Conference, 6/1/2011
• Human transcriptome array for high-throughput clinical studies.  
  Xu W, Seok J, Mindrinos MN, Schweitzer AC, Jiang H, Wilhelmy J, Clark TA, Kapur K, Xing Y, Faham M, Storey JD, Moldawer LL, Maier RV, Tompkins RG, Wong WH, Davis RW, X..., Proc Natl Acad Sci, 3/1/2011
• SIVQ-Aided Laser Capture Microdissection - A Tool for High-Throughput Expression Profiling.  
  Hipp JD, Cheng J, Hanson JC, Yan W, Taylor P, Nan H, Rodriguez-Canales J, Hipp JA, Tangrea MA, Emmert-Buck MR, Balis UJ, J Pathol Inform., 3/1/2011
• Spatially Invariant Vector Quantization: A pattern matching algorithm for multiple classes of image subject matter including pathology.  
  Hipp JD, Cheng JY, Toner M, Tompkins RG, Balis UJ, J Pathol Inform, 2/1/2011
• Voice-Dictated versus Typed-in Clinician Notes: Linguistic Properties and the Potential Implications on Natural Language Processing.  
  Zheng K, Mei Q, Yang L, Manion FJ, Balis UJ, Hanauer DA, AMIA Annu Symp Proc., 1/1/2011
• Computer aided diagnostic tools aim to empower rather than replace pathologists: Lessons learned from computational chess. Editorial (peer reviewed)  
  Hipp J, Flotte T, Monaco J, Cheng J, Madabhushi A, Yagi Y, Rodriguez-Canales J, Emmert-Buck M, Dugan MC, Hewitt S, Toner M, Tompkins RG, Lucas D, Gilbertson JR, Balis UJ, J Pathol Inform. (Epub 2011 Jun 14), 1/1/2011
• Why a pathology image should not be considered as a radiology image. Editorial (peer reviewed)  
  Hipp JD, Fernandez A, Compton CC, Balis UJ, J Pathol Inform. (Epub 2011 Jun 14), 1/1/2011
• The need for the pathology community to sponsor a whole slide imaging repository with technical guidance from the pathology informatics community.  
  Hipp JD, Sica J, McKenna B, Monaco J, Madabhushi A, Cheng J, Balis UJ, J Pathol Inform. (Epub 2011 Jul 26), 1/1/2011
• Automated vector selection of SIVQ and parallel computing integration MATLAB™: Innovations supporting large-scale and high-throughput image analysis studies.  
  Cheng J, Hipp J, Monaco J, Lucas DR, Madabhushi A, Balis UJ, J Pathol Inform., 1/1/2011
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Books/Book Chapters

• Methods Mol Biol. 
  Chapter: Chapter 5: Optimal molecular profiling of tissue and tissue components: defining the best processing and microdissection methods for biomedical applications. 
  Page 61 - 120Rodriguez-Canales J, Hanson JC, Hipp JD, Balis UJ, Tangrea MA, Emmert-Buck MR, Bova GS2013
• Pathology Informatics: Theory and Practice. 
  Chapter: Chapter 2: Computer Fundamentals. 
  Park S, Balis UJ, Pantanowitz LASCP Press2012
• Pathology Informatics: Theory and Practice. 
  Chapter: Chapter 3: Databases. 
  Park S, Balis UJ, Pantanowitz LASCP Press2012
• Pathology Informatics: Theory and Practice. 
  Chapter: Chapter 8: Information System Interfaces and Interoperability. 
  Balis UJASCP Press2012
• Pathology Informatics: Theory and Practice. 
  Chapter: Chapter 9: Laboratory Automation. 
  Pantanowitz L, Balis UJ, Parwani AASCP Press2012
• Pathology Informatics: Theory and Practice. 
  Chapter: Chapter 10: Information Systems for Specialized Laboratories. 
  Parwani A, Tuthill JM, Balis UJ, Carter A, Monzon F, Pantanowitz LASCP Press2012
• Pathology Informatics: Theory and Practice. 
  Chapter: Chapter 18: Specimen Tracking and Identification Systems. 
  Balis UJ, Pantanowitz LASCP Press2012
• Pathology Informatics: Theory and Practice. 
  Pantanowitz L, Tuthill, JM, Balis, UGJASCP Press2012
• Lung Pathology: A Consultative Atlas (hardcover edition and extended CD-ROM version with interactive color atlas) 
  Houser S, Balis, UJ, Mark EJHumana Press2005
• Principles and Practice of Gastrointestinal Oncology 
  Chapter: Pathology and Natural History of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. 
  Balis UJ and Lauwers GYEditors: Abruzzese JL.Oxford University Press2003
• Internal Membrane Oxygenation Removes Substrate Oxygen Limitations in a Small-Scale Hepatocyte Bioreactor - 5th International Symposium on Tissue Engineering for Therapeutic Use 
  Balis UJ, Tilles AW, Baskaran H, Yarmush ML, Toner M2001
• Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods 
  Chapter: Informatics, Imaging and Interoperability. 
  Aller, RD and Balis, UJEditors: Henry JB, MD.W. B. Saunders, PhiladelphiaEdition 20th,2001
• Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods 
  Chapter: Informatics, Imaging and the Pathologist’s Workstation. 
  Page 92 - 124Aller, RD and Balis, UJEditors: Henry JB, MD.W. B. Saunders, PhiladelphiaEdition 19th,1996
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Abstracts/Posters

• Automated Whole Slide Image Screening for Identification of Malignant Cytologic Criteria in Pancreactobiliary Brushings by Use of Spatially-Invariant Vector Quantizati...
  Hipp, J.A., J.C. Pang, and U.J. Balis, Laboratory Investigation, 1/1/2013
• “The SIVQ Toolkit”, Invited Scientific Seminar
  Balis UJ, NIH, Bethesda, MD, 4/20/2012
• Advanced Microdissection Technologies with Potential Clinical Applications.
  Tangrea, M.A., et al., Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, 1/1/2012
• Integration of Architectural and Cytologic Driven Image Algorithms for Prostate Adenocarcinoma Identification.
  Hipp, J.D., et al., Laboratory Investigation, 1/1/2012
• Multi-Vector SIVQ as a Tool for Autonomous Tingible Body Macrophage Localization.
  Hipp, J.A., et al., Laboratory Investigation, 1/1/2012
• Digital Imaging Tools for Differentiating between Type 1 and Type 2 Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma.
  Hipp, J.A., et al., Laboratory Investigation, 1/1/2012
• SIVQ Image Analysis: A High-Throughput Morphology Discovery Tool for Surgical Pathologists.
  Hipp, J., et al., Laboratory Investigation, 1/1/2011
• Image-based Decision Support for Surgical Pathology. Invited Breakout Session Presentation.
  Balis UJ, New Frontiers in Pathology, Ann Arbor, MI, 10/1/2010
• Image-based Search and Decision Support. Invited Plenary Presentation.
  Balis UJ, Pathology Informatics International Meeting, Boston, MA, 9/21/2010
• Just-in-time surgical pathology specimen workflow with comprehensive barcode tracking and lean/six sigma software design as a prototypic next generation laboratory inf...
  Yu, L., M.S. Alminski, and U.J. Balis, Laboratory Investigation, 1/1/2008
• Hematology as a model approach for highly integrated laboratory reporting.
  Balis, U.J., International Journal of Laboratory Hematology, 1/1/2007
• Availability and quality of paraffin blocks identified by the shared pathology informatics network (SPIN): A multi-institutional study.
  Patel, A.A., et al., Laboratory Investigation, 1/1/2006
• Real-time region-of-interest-based image database query and differential diagnosis generation utilizing third-generation vector quantization techniques in concert with...
  Balis, U.J., Laboratory Investigation, 1/1/2006
• The Promise of Advanced Web Technologies and Strategic Partnerships in the Ongoing Development of the IFGLC WebSite. Theme 6: The IFGLC Strategic Plan; yesterday, tod...
  Balis UJ, Invited Plenary Presentation. International Foundation for Greek Language and Culture, Third International Forum, Athens, Greece, 6/4/2005
• Implementation of a Region of Interest-Based Query Using Vector Quantization, Generalized Affine Class-based Vocabularies and Multimodal Chebyshev Polynomial Normaliza...
  Balis UJ, Balis UJ, Pittsburgh, PA, 10/1/2004
• Automated Deidentification of Pathology Reports, Invited Scientific Presentation.
  Beck with B, Kuo F, Balis UJ, APIII Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, 10/1/2003
• Computer assisted three-dimensional reconstruction and visualization of the Birbeck granule.
  Arnell, P.M., et al., Laboratory Investigation, 1/1/2003
• Wide-field digital microscopy produces diagnostic quality images for telepathology.
  Flotte, T.J., A. Saleemuddin, and U. Balis, Laboratory Investigation, 1/1/2003
• Appendiceal mucinous tumors: A clinicopathological analysis of 92 cases.
  Misdraji, J., et al., Laboratory Investigation, 1/1/2002
• Role of Cables in colonic tumorigenesis: An immunohistochemical study.
  Lauwers, G.Y., et al., Laboratory Investigation, 1/1/2002
• Development and prospective validation of a pathological scoring system for NAFLD.
  Graeme-Cook, F.M., et al., Modern Pathology, 1/1/2002
• Fabrication of a high-resolution realtime digital projection system for microscopy using standard components.
  Graeme-Cook, F.M., et al., Laboratory Investigation, 1/1/2002
• Survival and blood chemistry of fulminant hepatic failure model in the rat: Involvement of interleukin-1 beta and tumor necrosis factor-alpha.
  Shito, M., et al., Gastroenterology, 1/1/1999
• Development of microfabricated hepatocyte co-cultures.
  Bhatia, S.N., et al., Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society, 1/1/1998
• DNA topoisomerase II expression in osteosarcoma.
  Balis, U., et al., Laboratory Investigation,, 1/1/1996
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Lectures

• Quantitative Image Analysis: Going Subvisual 
  American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 11/7/2019
• Computational Image Analysis: Shaping the Future of Nephropathology 
  American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 11/7/2019
• “Use of Encoded Data in Routine Chemistry / Hematology Lab Results: Calculated Thiopurine Metabolite Responsivity as an In Silico Exemplar.” Invited Speaker 
  Boston, MA - 5/10/2013
• “Computer Assisted Morphologic Diagnosis: Changing the Face of Pathology.” The Evolution of Pathology Practice Invited Speaker 
  Las Vegas, NV - 3/23/2013
• “Pathology Informatics Management.” The Evolution of Pathology Practice. Invited Speaker 
  Las Vegas, NV - 3/21/2013
• National Hellenic Society / American Foundation for Greek Language and Culture; jointly-sponsored program on contemporary issues in the promotion of Hellenism. Invi... 
  Tarpon Springs Campus, Tarpon Springs, FL - 3/16/2013
• “Robust Identification of the Patient: Biometrics.” Invited Speaker 
  Baltimore, MD - 3/2/2013
• “Ephemeral Images, Indelible Data: The Promises and Challenges of Digital Imaging as Applied to Pathology.” Invited Speaker 
  San Francisco, CA - 2/13/2013
• “Ephemeral Images, Indelible Data: The Promises and Challenges of Content-based Image Retrieval.” Invited Seminar Presentation 
  Buffalo, NY - 12/3/2012
• “Overview of the ASCP Text: Pathology Informatics: Theory and Practice.” Invited Presentation 
  Boston, MA - 10/31/2012
• “Ephemeral Images, Indelible Data: The Promises and Challenges of Digital Imaging as Applied to Pathology.” Invited Seminar Presentation 
  10/25/2012
• “Introducing the World of ‘Encoded Data’ for Predictive Laboratory Medicine Results.” Invited Plenary Session Speaker 
  Chicago, IL - 10/12/2012
• Decision Support Track. Invited Scientific Session Moderator 
  Chicago, IL - 10/11/2012
• Research Imaging Track. Invited Scientific Session Moderator 
  Chicago, IL - 10/10/2012
• Whole Slide Imaging Panel Discussion. Invited Plenary Session Roundtable Discussion Moderator 
  Chicago, IL - 10/10/2012
• “Innovation in the LIS.” Invited Special Focus Session (Future of Pathology Informatics and the LIS) Discussant. 
  Chicago, IL - 10/9/2012
• Roundtable Discussion around Current Version of the White Paper LIS Scope and Functionality Document. Invited Special Focus Session (Future of Pathology Informatics a... 
  Chicago, IL - 10/9/2012
• “Strategic Issues in Justifying a Distinct LIS Team and Presence within Pathology with supporting case studies.” 
  University of Iowa - 10/4/2012
• “Emerging Clinical Workflow Opportunities for Whole Slide Imaging.” Visiting Professorship and Invited Grand Rounds Speaker 
  10/4/2012
• “The Promises and Challenges of Digital Imaging as Applied to Pathology.” Invited Speaker 
  8/8/2012
• “Ephemeral Images, Indelible Data: The Promises and Challenges of Digital Imaging as Applied to Pathology.” Invited Grand Rounds Presentation 
  8/2/2012
• “The Pathology World-View as a Cornerstone of the Next-Generation EHR: Implications for Design, Procurement and Management.” Invited Plenary Session Speaker 
  Monterey, CA - 7/11/2012
• Discussion on Health Information Technology as applied to Pathology. invited Plenary Session Panelist 
  Monterey, CA - 7/11/2012
• “Ephemeral Images, Indelible Data: The Promises and Challenges of Digital Imaging as Applied to Pathology.” invited Plenary Session Speaker 
  Monterey, CA - 7/11/2012
• “The New Frontier of Encoded Data and it's Implications on the Intersecting Realms of LIS & EMR Schemata. Thiopurine Metabolite Testing as an Exemplar.” Invited Speaker 
  Pittsburgh, PA - 6/8/2012
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Other

• Media Interview: Partnering to waltz AP IT into next generation. (Extensive telephone interview contents quoted within article). 
  Paxton A.
  4/1/2012
• Commentary: “Two Pounds of Flesh: Another Possible World-view Concerning the Impending Greek Default.” 
  Balis UJ
  http://www.ii.umich.edu/ces/aboutus/news/ci.twopoundsoffleshanotherpossibleworldviewconcerningtheimp
  2/20/2012
• Media Interview: "Game Changer" in Colleagues in Care - winter 2012 edition. 
  Balis UJ
  http://www.med.umich.edu/cic/2012-winter/game-changer.html
  2/6/2012
• Media Feature Article of SIVQ Research: “Inside Scope: Circle Trumps Square.” 
  Balis UJ
  1/1/2012
• Media Interview:Plays Catch Up. (extensively quoted in article). 
  Dunham, B
  http://www.cmio.net/index.php?option=com_articles&view=article&id=30593:lab-interoperability-plays-c
  11/23/2011
• Media Interview: Data Strategy / VM Ware virtualization case study covering the U-M Division of Pathology Informatics, (interview contents extensively quoted in artic... 
  Demsky I
  http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/customers/vmware-hp-data-strat-umhs.pdf
  10/1/2011
• Media Interview: U-M team wins prestigious digital pathology award. (UMHS Health System Headlines). 
  Demsky I.
  http://umhsheadlines.org/10/u-m-team-wins-prestigious-digital-pathology-award/
  8/10/2011
• Recognition of participation as an expert witness on an FDA Medical Devices Panel 
  Balis UJ
  1/1/2010
• Media Interview: Solid citizen in the lab: digital imaging. (Telephone Interview contents quoted within article). 
  Lusky K.
  9/1/2009
• 6. Media Interview: Informatics to the rescue in fixing “blunt end” AP errors. (Extensive telephone Interview and feature story about U-M Pathology Inforamtics). 
  Balis UJ
  7/1/2008
• IT challenges don’t drown the drum of digital. (Telephone Interview contents quoted within article). Media Interview 
  Paxton A.
  11/1/2007
• Digital Diagnoses – the shape of things to come. (Telephone Interview contents quoted within article). Media Interview 
  Lusky K.
  3/1/2007
• Commentary: “A Definition and Rationale for the Federated Electronic Health Record (FEHR).” 
  Balis UJ
  http://labsoftnews.typepad.com/lab_soft_news/2006/11/wikepedia_feder.html
  11/1/2006
• Bringing order to data chaos. (Telephone Interview contents quoted within article). Media Interview 
  Skjei, E.
  11/1/2003
• Upping the ante in biochip research. (Telephone Interview contents quoted within article). Media Interview 
  Check, W.
  3/1/2000
• Biomedical Engineering Application Brief: BioArtificial Liver. DaDisp Corporate Website user application white paper series 
  Balis UJ
  http://www.dadisp.com/ab21.htm
  1/1/1998
• AP system imaging capability: an emerging technology. Media Interview 
  Weilert M, Balis UJ, Aller RD, Carey K
  1/1/1993
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