Pediatric Geneticist & Endocrinologist | Data Science & AI in Healthcare
I am a physician-scientist dedicated to bridging the gap between clinical medicine and data science. With clinical expertise in pediatric genetics and endocrinology, and a Master's degree in Data Science, I focus on leveraging machine learning and LLMs to solve complex healthcare challenges and optimize clinical workflows.
- Clinical NLP & LLM: Developing an automated phenotype extraction system from electronic medical records (EMR) to support genetic analysis and clinical decision-making.
- Genomics & GWAS: Researching the genetic architecture of body height using machine learning approaches in underrepresented populations (Taiwan Biobank).
- Pediatric Growth and Puberty: Exploring mechanisms of human height and pubertal onsets; modeling children's growth via environmental factors and genetic variations.
- Attending Physician, Taipei Medical University Hospital (2026 - Present)
- Deputy Medical Officer, Center of Precision Medicine, MinSheng General Hospital (2024 - Present)
- Key Achievement: Led the establishment of a Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) submission system for the pediatric department at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital.
- M.S. in Data Science, Taipei Medical University
- Thesis: Genetic Architecture of Body Height in the Taiwan Biobank: A Machine Learning Approach to GWAS in Underrepresented Populations
- Diploma in Precision Medicine, University of Oxford, UK (funded by NHRI)
- Doctor of Medicine, Taipei Medical University
- Data Science & AI: Python, Machine Learning, NLP, Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Clinical Data: EMR analysis, Bioinformatics, Phenotype modeling
📚 Selected Publications (Click to expand)
- Syu, Y. M., Tung, C. Y., et al. (2025). Machine learning-guided GWAS in the Taiwan biobank reveals novel height-associated genes with possible epistatic interactions. Genetics in Medicine Open.
- Syu, Y. M., Lee, I. C., et al. (2025). Insights into clinical phenotypes and treatment responses in a Small cohort of Taiwanese patients with SCN1A variants: A Preliminary study. Pediatr Neonatol.
- Syu, Y. M., Lee, C. L., et al. (2022). Functional Independence of Taiwanese Children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Journal of personalized medicine.
✍️ Writing & Media Engagement (Click to expand)
- Author: "Growing Taller, Not Heavier: A Pediatric Expert's Guide to Building a Foundation for Height Acceleration and Healthy Body Development" (Global Publishing Group, Feb 2025)
- Columnist: Parenting (親子天下) Magazine (2023 - Present) | 2025 Columnist of the year
- Facebook Fanpage: Dr. Yu Min Syu
- Articles: Parenting Column
- Academic Publication: ORCID Profile
- Linktree(with contact inside): Dr. Yu Min Syu
When I'm not parsing genomic data or seeing patients in the clinic, you can usually find me running marathons, diving, playing the drum kit, or exploring the wonders of astronomy.
