Mark Hoffman

Husband and Father, CRIO @Childrensmercy , Envirome, Life Listing. Likes/shares ≠ endorse. Also find me at

[Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc]

Check out my TEDxUMKC talk on the #Envirome. Find out what I mean by “Prescribe a roof”. https://t.co/OHwXEXvidh

[TEDxUMKC @TEDxUMKC]

At @UMKCmedschool, @markhoffmankc is improving health via data. How?Listen to his TEDx talk: https://t.co/giTErCXHDL

[Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc]

I appreciated @NPR 's coverage of a recent paper demonstrating providers becoming dependent on AI and "deskilling" when AI was not available. There is a link to the Lancet paper in the story.

https://t.co/u1LtSZ53EY

[Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc]

Dr. Kate Kyler earned an NIH K23 grant to study how obesity affects asthma drug response. Her goal: safer, more effective treatments through precision dosing. iMHO @kedkyler is a rising star, congrats! Learn more: https://t.co/e8IK4nta1b

[Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc]

#ChildrensMercy and Wonderscope Children's Museum continue to open doors for children to explore science in fun, hands-on ways through Science Fridays! Each week our pediatric researchers guide interactive experiments that spark curiosity, build trust and inspire young minds.

[Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc]

Thrilled to celebrate Dr. Mark Hoffman, our Chief Research Information Officer at #ChildrensMercy, on being named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors! This honor highlights his 25 patents and unwavering commitment to medical innovation. Congrats, Dr. Hoffman!

[BioNexusKC @BioNexusKC]

Join us for two days of learning & collaboration focused on the future of informatics at the Nexus Informatics Conference!

Registration closes VERY soon! https://t.co/1Q38dPYKBr

[Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc]

We stand with Ukraine!

[Children's Mercy Research Institute @ResearchCM]

February 11 was #NationalInventorsDay. President Reagan chose that date as it is the birthday of Thomas Edison, one of the most well-known inventors. To celebrate the day, our Office of Technology Transfer & Commercialization honored 6 @ChildrensMercy inventors for their work.

[Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc]

Congrats @UMKC ! So happy to see you reach this level!

[UMKC @UMKC]

Kansas City, meet your first Carnegie R1 university: UMKC! This designation places us among the top 6% of research universities in the country—right here in the heart of KC. From finding solutions to critical healthcare challenges to exploring advancements in technology and the arts, our work impacts the community we proudly call home.

R1 status means more resources, more opportunities and more innovation right here in Kansas City.

🔗https://t.co/KfEhHq7I1R

[Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc]

Some people are expressing enthusiasm about how "billions in waste" have just been found in the NIH budget. Nothing could be farther from the truth, I hope this helps bring clarity to how biomedical research works in practice. #NIH #BiomedicalResearch

https://t.co/9Q9h2k1OcU

[Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc]

and then make changes. The "burn it all down" (apologies but it is the correct expression for the current situation) approach of the past few weeks will have long lasting, adverse, impact on our country for a long time to come.

[Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc]

Personal comment - Most research organizations are able to accept the lower foundation indirect rates because they can offset with the funds from federal sources. During a change of administration, responsible leaders review programs, address those they don't agree with

[NIH @NIH]

Last year, $9B of the $35B that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) granted for research was used for administrative overhead, what is known as “indirect costs.” Today, NIH lowered the maximum indirect cost rate research institutions can charge the government to 15%, above what many major foundations allow and much lower than the 60%+ that some institutions charge the government today. This change will save more than $4B a year effective immediately.

[UMKC School of Medicine @UMKCmedschool]

The UMKC School of Medicine proudly celebrates @markhoffmankc, Ph.D. on his election as a Fellow of the @AcadofInventors! Hoffman, a pediatrics professor at @UMKC and Chief Research Information Officer at @ChildrensMercy, is the fourth from UMKC to achieve this prestigious honor. He joins an elite group of innovators, including Chancellor Mauli Agrawal, Ph.D. (@tag), further showcasing UMKC’s legacy of excellence and innovation.

Read more here: https://t.co/iXpmQQEybp

[Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc]

@ChildrensMercy @ResearchCM @AcadofInventors @UMKC Thanks Kevin and I am happy that you are a co-inventor on so many of these!

[Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc]

In 5th grade I wrote my first formal report on Thomas Edison, so this recognition means a lot to me. Thanks to my collaborators, past, present and future, let's go build something that matters!

[Children's Mercy @ChildrensMercy]

Congratulations to our @ResearchCM Chief Research Information Officer, Dr. @markhoffmankc, on being elected as a Fellow into the @AcadofInventors. He is the 1st person at Children’s Mercy and just the 4th @UMKC faculty member to receive this prestigious recognition.

[Children's Mercy Research Institute @ResearchCM]

We're excited to share with you all our FY24 Annual Report. It highlights our translational research efforts to improve the health & wellbeing of children. It also showcases our partnerships with researchers, clinicians, patients, families + communities. https://t.co/gz3gRVO2HU

[Children's Mercy @ChildrensMercy]

STAR 2.0, our summer research program for teens is now accepting applications! Teens will be hands-on working with @ResearchCM faculty helping with original research projects, submit in a peer-reviewed journal and learn about research.
Apply here: https://t.co/6A1FHi2WDh

[Children's Mercy Research Institute @ResearchCM]

Join us in welcoming Dr. Alejandro Quiroga to @ChildrensMercy as our new President and CEO! Read more: https://t.co/k4qu3mAZal

[Mark Hoffman @markhoffmankc]

Happy to be a poster judge at the first Kansas City Medical conference. First time all 3 medical schools. Dean Norbash @UMKCmedschool kicks us off!