Demystifying AI in Public Health Symposium

Join the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and Tulane partners on Friday, September 5 on the downtown campus (1440 Canal St) to de-mystify the use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Health. 

This symposium aims to bring together experts, researchers, and practitioners to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities in the intersection of AI and public health. It will serve as a platform for fostering collaboration and innovation in this rapidly evolving field. 

Please register for the Symposium by following the link here. 

Agenda Overview
 9:00 Dean’s Welcome
 9:15 Opportunities for AI & Public Health
 9:30 Speaker Session 1 A series of short presentations on Language Models, Social Listening & Retrieval-Augmented Tools in Public Health
 10:45 Coffee and Networking Break
 11:15 Panel Discussion 1 Grounded Language Models and Public Signals
 12:15 Lunch & Student AI Poster Session
 1:00 Speaker Session 2 A series of short presentations on Clinical Prediction, Causal Inference & Equity with EHR and Population Data
 2:00 Panel Discussion 2 Promoting innovation & the future of AI in Public Health
 3:00 Coffee and Networking Break
 3:20 Panel Discussion 3 Getting things off the ground: Innovation & funding
 4:00 Conclusion

Updates to the program can always be found on the AI Initiative Website. 

Social Hour at the Roosevelt Hotel, Thursday, September 4, 5:00 – 7:00pm

On Thursday evening, September 4, join school leadership, invited speakers, and additional special guests at a networking event hosted at the Roosevelt Hotel from 5 – 7pm. This networking event will be a wonderful opportunity to get to know our expert symposium speakers and panelists and speak with all participants before the event starts on Friday. There will be light refreshments and a hosted bar. You can RSVP to this networking event by following the link to the symposium registration!  

We hope you will join us!