Scholarly Activities Day: AI, team science and real-world clinical data
Date / Time
April 7, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Categories
Be part of a dynamic day showcasing innovation, collaboration and the outstanding scholarly work across the Department of Medicine. This year’s program features cutting-edge presentations focused on AI, team science and real-world clinical data, culminating in the Vitoux Distinguished Lecture.
11 a.m.
Smarter Soundwaves: Advancing Echocardiography with AI
Dr. Hema Krishna; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology; Director, University of Illinois Chicago Echocardiography Laboratory
11:15 a.m.
Machine Learning and AI Approaches for Molecular and Wearable Data in Clinical Research
Yang Pan; Assistant Professor, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
11:30 a.m.
Early detection saves lives: Digital health tools to enhance cancer screening and navigation
Dr. Ameen Salahudeen; Assistant Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology
11:45 a.m.
Panel Discussion Q&A
Moderator: Dr. Niranjan S. Karnik; J. Usha Raj Professor; Interim Director, AI.Health4All Center;
College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
Noon
The Promise and Challenges of Integrating AI for the Good of the Public’s Health
Keynote speaker: Dr. Manisha Desai; Kim and Ping Li Professor of Medicine, Biomedical Data Science; Epidemiology and Population Health; Stanford University (by courtesy)