Welcome to the VACLab

The Visual Analysis and Communication Laboratory (VACLab) conducts research at the intersection of interactive visualization, human-computer interaction, and machine learning. Led by Dr. David Gotz, the VACLab develops new methods of interactive visualization to support more efficient, effective, and intuitive information analysis and communication. The VACLab also studies how these new methods are used within the context of a wide range of domain application areas, both to learn why existing methods work and to discover new opportunities for scientific advancement. Many recent research projects have focused on healthcare and life science applications, though the lab’s research is not limited to these areas.

Student Research Opportunities

The VACLab team includes an inter-disciplinary group of student researchers. The VACLab has hosted students from a variety of majors (including Information Science, Computer Science, Health Informatics and Biostatistics) and levels of training (including undergraduate, Masters and PhD students). Are you intersted in this kind of work? Click here to learn more about student research opportunities.

VACLab News

Postdoc Opportunity at the VACLab

Apply now for this opportunity to join the VACLab as a postdoc! This NIH-supported position will drive research exploring the use of …

New Research and New Roles

It’s been a while since the last news post, but VACLab researchers have been busy over the past several months!

VACLab at IEEE VIS 2022: Three Papers, a Poster, and a Panel

VACLab researchers are sharing their research throughout the week at IEEE VIS 2022, the premier international conference for …