Activities

ADVANCE Activities

See our initiatives and upcoming events related to the ADVANCE Center at VUMC here! 
If you have questions, contact ai@vumc.org (CC mia.garchitorena@vumc.org).

Fall 2024 ADVANCE Symposium:
"The Future of Healthcare: Bridging AI Research & Human-Centered Solutions"

Have questions? Email mia.garchitorena@vumc.org!

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 5 (1:00 - 5:00 pm CT) - Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT)
Location: Light Hall 208

Day 1: AI x Research 

Tuesday, Nov. 5 1:00 - 4:30 pm CT
Moderated by: Bradley Malin, PhD, Zhijun Yin, PhD & Daniel Fabbri, PhD
Location: Light Hall 208

1:00-1:05 pm: Opening remarks by Susannah Rose
1:05-1:30 pm: Welcome Presentation ft. Brad Malin
1:30-2:45 pm: "AI for Research and Discovery" ft. Zhijun Yin (moderator), Adam Wright, Josh Peterson, Thomas Lasko, Michael Matheny, Bingshan Li
2:45-3:00 pm: Break
3:00-4:15 pm: "AI in Healthcare Applications" ft. Daniel Fabbri (moderator), Jared Grice, Cathy Shyr, and Daniel Moyer
4:30-5:30 pm: Reception 

Virtual link for "AI for Research and Discovery" can be viewed here.
Virtual link for "AI in Healthcare Applications" can be viewed here. 
Stream via Microsoft Teams here.

Day 2: AI in Clinical Settings & Ethical Implications of AI 

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
Moderated by: Peter Embi, MD, MS & Colin Walsh, MD, MA; Jeff Upperman, MD, FAAP, FACS & Matt Weinger, MD, MS
Location: Light Hall 208 & Lobby
NOTE: Separate virtual links are available for each session below. 
Remote attendees can also access the entirety of the Symposium & Discovery Lecture talk via Microsoft Teams link (streaming 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT) here. 

Session 1: "Knowing"
8:00-8:30 am CT: Breakfast
8:30-8:35 am CT: Opening remarks by Susannah Rose
8:35-9:00 am CT: Welcome Presentation ft. Peter Embi
9:00-10:15 am CT: "Knowing" Session 
ft. Colin Walsh (moderator), Alvin Jeffery, Jacob Franklin, Jessica Korona (TN Dept of Health) and Donald S. Thielemann (Co-Chair, AI Patient & Family Advisory Group)

Virtual link for Session 1 can be accessed here.

10:15 am—10:30 am CT: BREAK

Session 2: "Doing"
10:30 am-12:00 pm CT: "How Can AI Improve Care, Life & Work at VUMC?" / Live AI Consultation
ft. Peter Embi & Colin Walsh (moderators), Daniel Fabbri, Laurie Novak, Susannah Rose

Participants: Tena Job, Caroline Bauke, Allison McCoy, Amber Massey

Virtual link for Session 2 can be accessed here.

12:00 pm—1:00 pm CT: LUNCH BREAK

Session 3:
1:00-1:50 pm CT: "How Should AI Ethically Resolve Real-World Clinical Problems?"
ft. Jeff Upperman (moderator), Yaa Kumah-Crystal, Susannah Rose, Jon Schoenecker, Daniel Fabbri

Virtual link for Session 3 can be accessed here.

1:50 pm—2:10 pm: BREAK

Session 4:
2:10-3:00 pm CT: "Human Values & Design in Health AI" 
ft. Matt Weinger (moderator), Laurie Novak, Megan Salwei, Shilo Anders and Carrie Reale

Virtual link for Session 4 can be accessed here.

3:00 pm—4:00 pm CT: Networking Session

Concluding with: VUMC Discovery Lecture Series 
4:00 - 5:00 pm CT in Light Hall 208
Featuring: Eric Horvitz, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of Microsoft
co-sponsored by the Department of Biomedical Informatics and the VUMC Office of Research

Virtual link for the Discovery Lecture talk can be accessed here. 

 

  • Mission: To ensure that the patient voice is meaningfully integrated into the development and deployment of AI into VUMC policies, operations, and research initiatives. 

    Co-led by Drs. Laurie Novak and Susannah Rose as part of ADVANCE. 

    Interested? Please engage with us here!

  • The VUMC Pediatric Office of the Surgeon-in-Chief (OSIC) hosted the OSIC Innovation Summit: AI in Healthcare on September 9, 2024 in collaboration with the ADVANCE Center within the Department of Biomedical Informatics and the Brock Family Center for Applied Innovation.

    The summit focused on the cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, exploring how AI is transforming patient care, enhancing surgical precision, and improving clinical workflows. Our panel of experts will share their insights and experiences, followed by an interactive discussion with attendees. 

    Expert Panelists: 

    Ken Holroyd, MD, MBA

    Specialty: Leading collaboration and commercialization in Healthcare AI
    Highlight: A leader in bringing AI innovation into clinical practice, Dr. Holroyd is known for driving AI solutions that improve patient care and streamline operations. 

    Yaa Kumah-Crystal, MD, MPH, MS

    Specialty: Voice Assistant Technologies in Healthcare
    Highlight: Dr. Kumah-Crystal pioneers the integration of voice-assisted technologies in healthcare, aiming to enhance clinical workflows and patient engagement.

    Eunice Huang, MD, MS, FACS, FAAP

    Specialty: Leveraging AI to enhance surgical precision, improve patient outcomes, and streamline surgical workflows
    Highlight: Dr. Huang is recognized for her innovative work in utilizing AI to advance surgical techniques and outcomes

    Susannah Rose, MSSW, PhD

    Specialty: Ethics of AI in Healthcare
    Highlight: Dr. Rose leads the AI ethics consultation services, ensuring the resposible and ethical integration of AI technologies in clinical settings. 

    Moderator:

    Jeffrey Upperman, MD, FACS, FAAP, Surgeon-in-Chief

    Dr. Upperman facilitated the discussion, guiding the panelists through key topics and engaging with the audience for an interactive and thought-provoking session. 

    Questions about the OSIC Innovation Summit? Contact sarah.mays@vumc.org!