The Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AAIH)

Earlier this month the EU released the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (The Act). #AAIHmembers Paul Howard, PhD, Senior Director of Amicus Therapeutics, Elaine H., Executive Director of the The Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AAIH), Mustaqhusain Kazi Global Head of Informatics Strategy and Digital Innovation at Roche, Rafael Rosengarten Co-Founder and CEO of Genialis and James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, Chief Business Officer at Tulane University School of Medicine, authored a response of behalf of #AAIH to the provisional agreement. This article provides valuable insights into several key aspects: the presence of bias in healthcare AI, the existing solutions addressed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the dedication to ethically implementing AI, and the crucial role of human oversight in enhancing AI literacy. #aiinhealthcare #AI #regulation #GDPR #EU #theAct Read more in the full article here

Continuing on with the #BIO2024 panel and discussion highlight that The Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AAIH) members were part of, let's highlight another amazing panel! Stacie Calad-Thomson, Martin Akerman, and Alex Zhavoronkov joined the "AI's Trial by Fire: Experimental Validation in Drug Discovery" panel, discussing the complexities and breakthrough innovations in AI in drug discovery. To watch the full panel, follow the link in the comments below!

Our #WhatsupWednesday feature this week is The Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AAIH) member Mida Pezeshkian, PhD, who recently posted a blog article inspired by the AAIH #BIO2024 panel in San Diego! Be sure to check out Mida's blog post at #TheLab, and connect with Mida to discuss how AI-driven product management and insights can advance your product go-to-market and commercialization!

Although #BIO2024 may be over, The Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AAIH) would like to highlight some amazing panels and discussions that our members were part of! First up, the AI and Regulatory Innovation in Healthcare: Shaping the Future panel featuring Alex Zhavoronkov, Paul Howard, PhD, Mida Pezeshkian, PhD, Christopher Escobedo Hart, Brandon Rice. Throughout their discussion, expert panelists explored the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in regulatory innovation, diving into how AI is reshaping healthcare regulations as well as improving compliance and accelerating approvals. The panelists also uncovered the potential benefits, challenges, and regulatory implications of AI adoption in healthcare. If you missed the panel and want to read more about this topic, you can read the publication here: https://lnkd.in/e6kza8P3 #AAIH #AI #aiinhealthcare #innovation #AIinnovation #Regulatoryinnovation

OPEN CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!! 📣 I’m so excited to be opening up a global call for applications to join my nonprofit Innovation for Everyone, mobilizing young people for responsible tech and AI ethics. Founded in 2020 and officially incorporated as a 501(c)(3) this year, we’ve reached over 70,000 students across 35 countries through partnering with grassroots organizations, schools, and companies. Our work has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, and CNN. Now after restructuring the team and relaunching our updated website, we’re excited to extend an open invite to apply to join our team! We’re looking for young people and students in high school and college to join as core team members or volunteers, helping scale and expand our outreach efforts, bring IFE programming to schools nationwide, and build public awareness about the ethical challenges of AI. In today’s age of AI disinformation, algorithmic discrimination, deepfake gender violence, and a growing youth mental health crisis – we’re in a critical moment to bridge the AI literacy gap and build a generation of young people fighting for responsible tech and ethical AI. Read more and apply at our website at: www.innoforeveryone.org #impact #opportunity #aiethics

If you registered for The Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AAIH) Annual Member Meeting and are interested in becoming more involved, apply for a Poster Presentation! The Poster Presentations provides an excellent opportunity for companies to showcase their latest innovations and research in the field of healthcare AI. These posters will be prominently displayed in the networking area, allowing attendees to engage with the material at their own pace and revisit key points throughout the conference. To apply for a Poster Presentation, make sure you are registered for the Annual Member Meeting, then apply for a Poster Presentation by visiting our Annual Member Meeting site linked in the comments! #AAIH #AnnualMemberMeeting #PosterPresentation

This weeks #WhatsupWednesday features Daniel Maley and his most recent newsletter: Revolutionizing Healthcare: AI Pioneers a New Frontier in Medicine and Pharmaceuticals. This newsletter explores how AI is revolutionizing the pharmaceutical industry, accelerating drug discovery, personalizing patient care, and streamlining operations. To read more and subscribe, check out Daniel's post below! #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DrugDiscovery #Innovation

The Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AAIH) is proud to be featured as an Ecosystem Partner for the AI in Health Conference, hosted by Rice Ken Kennedy Institute September 9-12, 2024 in Houston, TX. Be sure to register for the 3rd annual #AIHealthConference and join in on discussions with researchers, clinicians, and engineers utilizing #ArtificialIntelligence to influence real-world health outcomes and improve patient care, with invited speakers from NIH’s All of Us Research Program, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CPRIT, Georgia Tech, and Rice University. Themes for this year include Foundation Models in Medicine, LLM Applications, AI in Neuroscience and Neurotechnology, AI in the Health Industry, Digital Twins in Healthcare, and Patient Engagement and Equity in Health AI. #AIHealthConference #AIHC24

Have you registered for the AAIH Annual Member Meeting, and are interested in becoming more involved? Apply for a Lightning Talk! The Lightning Talks at our AI in Healthcare Conference feature 15-minute presentations from some of the most innovative companies in the healthcare AI industry. The talks will cover a wide range of applications, from diagnostics to personalized medicine, and showcase the diverse approaches companies are taking in the field. To apply for a Lightning Talk, make sure you are registered for the Annual Member meeting first, then apply for a Lightning Talk by visiting https://lnkd.in/gdfZCEWY

This weeks #WhatsupWednesday features Sarah Benson-Konforty, MD and The Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AAIH) nomination for the 2024 VentureBeat Women in AI awards in the Responsibility and AI Ethics category. Sarah serves on the board of the AAIH, and takes an active role in advocating for responsible and ethical adoption of AI with over 55 companies across big Pharma, institutions/ academia, and tech bio industry. Sarah demonstrates inclusiveness in her business acumen, her leadership style, and by opening doors for other women and elevating the female voice and perspective in the industry. Sarah created the category of “VC activism”, bringing VC's to take part in the world of advocacy around ethics and compliance around AI in healthcare and life sciences. Sarah participates and supports Women in AI groups, mentors, and takes an active role in publishing white papers in matters of ethics, and diversity in AI. She also uses her vast network to bring positive influence to women and the community in overall. To read more about this nomination and the VentureBeat Women in AI awards, follow the link in the comments! #AAIH #ai #womeninai #artificialintelligence #responsibility #ethics