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"AI in Action: Navigating Ethics and Opportunities in Healthcare and Public Health Practices"
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
In-person, Opelika, AL
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2025 Bioethics Forum keynote speaker,
Francesca G. Weaks, DrPH MCHESJoin us for the 10th Annual CCTS Bioethics Forum where we delve into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in contemporary healthcare and public health practices. Building on last year's exploration of AI in translational healthcare research, this year’s discussion will focus on the practical applications of AI technologies currently implemented in medicine and public health. We aim to highlight the positive impacts of AI systems used in healthcare and public health while addressing key ethical concerns, such as data privacy and security, algorithmic discrimination, accountability, explainability, and fair AI assurance.Together, we will foster a dialogue on how to maximize the benefits of these innovations while proactively mitigating potential risks. Attendees will gain insights into the current landscape of healthcare and public health AI uses, our challenges, and collaborative strategies for creating a safer, more equitable AI-driven future for all stakeholders.
Event Location:
Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National
3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail
Opelika, AL 36801 -
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David Chaplin, MD, PhD
Emeritus Professor
Department of Microbiology
Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Paulette Patterson Dilworth, PhD
Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer
University of Alabama at BirminghamLucenia Dunn, PhD
President/CEO, Tuskegee-Macon County Community Foundation, Inc.
Former Mayor, City of Tuskegee, Alabama
Clifford Kennon, EdS, MPA, CPP
Program Director
CCTS Engagement of CommunitiesChiquita Lee
Project Coordinator
Tuskegee University
Lisa McCormick, DrPH
Professor and Associate Dean for Public Health Practice
Department of Environmental Health Science
School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lucio Miele, MD, PhD
Professor and Chair
Department of Genetics
University of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Meena Nabavi, MPH
Program Manager
Department of Environmental Health Science/Office of Public Health Practice
School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Mariko Nakano, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Medical Education
Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Stephen Sodeke, PhD, MA
Resident Bioethicist & Professor of Bioethics and Allied Health Sciences
Center for Biomedical Research & Modern Languages, Communication, and Philosophy
Tuskegee University
Angela Williams
Program Coordinator
UAB Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center -
2024 - View the recordings here.
"Ethical AI: Bridging Gaps in Healthcare and Research for Underserved Communities"
Friday, February 23, 2024; 8:30 am-3:30 pmBridging gaps in healthcare and research are critical in improving overall health outcomes across underserved communities. Using artificial intelligence is one tool to assist medical professionals, provide patient services, evaluate data to produce insights, and improve decision-making while improving healthcare with more accurate diagnoses and enabling more personalized treatments. Join us in–person in Montgomery, Alabama with our expert forum presenters as we discuss ways artificial intelligence benefits underserved communities.
2024 Speakers
2023 - View the recording here.
"Earning Trust through Community-Engaged Research"
Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 10am-12pmEarning community trust is critical in building mutually healthy relationships that will improve overall health equity and outcomes across communities. Join the conversation with our expert forum panel as we discuss ways the community and researchers are coming together and building strong partnerships through dialogue, community engagement and shared resources.
Each year, the CCTS Bioethics Forum brings together researchers, bioethicists, students, community members, front-line research staff, and clinical staff to discuss ethical issues in research. We invite you to register and join the conversation!
2023 Speakers
2022 Speakers
2021 Speakers
Contact
For more information about the CCTS Bioethics Forum contact:
Stephen Sodeke, PhD
ssodeke@tuskegee.edu
Clifford Kennon, MPA
ckennon@uab.edu