The Office of Research and Scholarship at HSC’s College of Nursing is unveiling a new lecture series in November. The first lecture, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Population Health and Clinical Practice for Underserved Communities,” takes place from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, and will feature an in-person and a virtual option.
Presented by the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI) the event will feature Dr. Steve Miff, President and CEO of PCCI, alongside other industry experts.
Dr. Miff brings a wealth of experience to the discussion, with a robust background in biomedical engineering and a deep understanding of how AI can transform healthcare delivery.
Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge methods for clinical decision support that leverage AI for community, public health and population-level interventions and also the application of AI in clinical practice through the lens of social determinants of health and equity.
“The integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare practices is essential for advancing health equity,” said Dr. Tonychris Nnaka, associate dean for research and scholarship at HSC’s College of Nursing. “We’re grateful to PCCI’s team for sharing their critical insights into how we can use technology to improve outcomes for our most underserved communities.”
In addition to Dr. Miff, the event will also feature Aida Somun, Chief Operating Officer at PCCI, and Albert Karam, Vice President of Data Strategy Analytics, who will discuss their experiences and innovations in leveraging data science for patient care solutions.
PCCI is a mission-driven research organization affiliated with Parkland Health, one of the nation’s largest and most progressive safety-net hospitals. As an industry-leading expert in the practical applications of artificial intelligence and social determinants of health, PCCI provides innovative, actionable solutions to empower providers and engage patients.
To RSVP to the in-person lecture option, email Amanda Ross at amanda.ross@unthsc.edu. Space is limited to the first 50 people and lunch will be served. Register for the virtual option here.