Join the Australian Academy of Science for the second event in the ‘AI in science: the promise, perils and path forward’ series, focusing on AI and health which will be held at the The Shine Dome, Canberra, Australia on 8 April 2025.
Discover how AI is helping scientists make breakthroughs in health and medicine, climate research, agriculture and food production, space exploration and more. The series will also delve into potential risks, limitations and ethical issues as AI becomes increasingly prominent in science and society.
Two expert speakers will discuss exciting AI-driven developments with the potential to transform lives. They will also share insights into the curly ethical questions and challenges facing the healthcare system as AI expands.
Watch the livestream
You will hear about:
- AI-powered tools detecting diseases earlier and more accurately than ever before
- real-world applications coming to a hospital or clinic near you, from robotic surgery to virtual health assistants
- cutting-edge advancements in personalised medicine, where treatments are tailored specifically to you
- how AI is speeding up the development of new drugs, saving time and money.
Speakers
- Professor Enrico Coiera FAHMS, Macquarie University
- Enrico Coiera is the director of the Centre for Health Informatics, Australian Institute of Health Innovation at Macquarie University. He also founded and leads the Australian Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AAAiH), a group with more than 100 member organisations supporting the sustainable development of AI-enabled healthcare in Australia. Enrico trained in medicine with a computer science PhD in AI. He has a research background in industry and academia, with a strong international research reputation.
- Professor Monika Janda, University of Queensland
- Monika Janda is the director of the Centre for Health Services Research at the University of Queensland. Monika’s work focuses on applied health and clinical research problems, making a difference to cancer prevention, early detection and treatment outcomes. She is passionate about consumer-centred digital interventions that make self-management of health-related issues easier for people.
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