Biomedical AI Symposium
Practical Workshops for Clinical and Research Transformation
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
REGISTER HERE
(Now closed)
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
“AI IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: TRANSFORMING PATIENT CARE”
Keynote speaker:
Sumeet Chugh, Associate Director of the Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai

“AI IN RESEARCH:
ADVANCING SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND DISCOVERY”
Keynote speaker:
Jason Moore, Professor and Chair, Computational Biomedicine, Cedars-Sinai

“MITIGATING BIAS IN AI SYSTEMS”
Keynote speaker:
Melissa Wong, Director, Informatics and Artificial Intelligence Strategies, Cedars-Sinai

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

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
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