Biomedical AI in Action: Practical Workshops for Clinical and Research Transformation

December 4, 2024     |     Luskin Conference Center, UCLA

The AI symposium, Biomedical AI in Action: Practical Workshops for Clinical and Research Transformation, aims to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice by offering a unique platform for hands-on learning, idea development, and interdisciplinary collaboration supported by all four partner sites of the UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)—UCLA, Cedars-Sinai, Charles Drew University and The Lundquist Institute/Harbor-UCLA.

Who is encouraged to attend:

  • Clinicians and Healthcare Professionals interested in incorporating AI into their practice
  • Biomedical Researchers looking to enhance their research with AI technologies
  • Data Scientists and AI Specialists focused on healthcare applications
  • Students and Early-Career Professionals eager to explore the intersection of AI and biomedicine

Seats are limited. Register early!

  • CTSI partners* can register for free at any time.
  • Early bird registration: September 16 - October 15
  • General registration: October 16+

*CTSI partners include UCLA, Cedars-Sinai, Charles R. Drew University and The Lundquist Institute/Harbor-UCLA. Non-CTSI registrants are welcome! Get registration details and rates on the registration site.


Agenda Highlights

  • Interactive Workshops: Dive deep into practical, hands-on sessions that cover the latest AI tools and techniques.
  • Expert-Led Keynote Talks: Gain insights from leading experts in biomedical AI who will share their knowledge and experiences on the forefront of technological advancements. 
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, researchers, and innovators to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and build collaborative relationships.

Renowned Speakers for each Theme

  THEME 1

“AI IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: TRANSFORMING PATIENT CARE”


Keynote speaker:
Sumeet Chugh, Associate Director of the Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai

Sumeet Chugh, 2024 AI event speaker

  THEME 2

“AI IN RESEARCH: 
ADVANCING SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND DISCOVERY”
 

Keynote speaker:
Jason Moore, Professor and Chair, Computational Biomedicine, Cedars-Sinai

Jason Moore, 2024 AI event speaker

  THEME 3

“MITIGATING BIAS IN AI SYSTEMS”
 

Keynote speaker: 
Melissa Wong, Director, Informatics and Artificial Intelligence Strategies, Cedars-Sinai

Melissa Wong, 2024 AI event speaker

Symposium Leadership

The event’s framework is developed by the CTSI AI Cross-Site Workgroup, under the co-leadership of Brennan Spiegel, CTSI site-lead at Cedars-Sinai, and Robert Jenders, CTSI site lead at Charles Drew University. 

Brennan Spiegel

Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS

CTSI Senior Associate Director, Cedars-Sinai 
Medical Center Site Leader, Pilot Translational and Clinical Studies Program Co-Leader

Robert Jenders

Robert Jenders, MD, MS

CTSI Senior Associate Director, Charles Drew University 
Site Leader, Biomedical Informatics Program Site Leader and Pilot Translational and Clinical Studies Program Co-Leader


Event Sponsors

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