Scholarly Activities Day – AI, team science, and real-world clinical data
Department of Medicine Scholarly Activities Day
April 7, 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Download iCal FileBe 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.
Career Advising Session with Dr. Manisha Desai 9:30 – 10:45 AM
COMRB 2175
Oral Presentations & Vitoux Distinguished Lecture 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Moss Auditorium, COMRB (909 S Wolcott Ave)
Poster Session & Lunch 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Thompson Room, SCW (2nd Floor, 828 S Wolcott Ave)
Each event is open for all to attend.
Date posted
Feb 13, 2026
Date updated
Mar 18, 2026
Speakers
Career Advising Session with Dr. Manisha Desai
Kick off the day with an exclusive opportunity for trainees and junior faculty to engage with Dr. Manisha Desai (Stanford University). This session will provide valuable insights on career development, research strategy, and academic advancement.
RSVP by March 17:
Speakers
- 11:00 AM – Smarter Soundwaves: Advancing Echocardiography with AI
Hema Krishna, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Director, University of Illinois Chicago Echocardiography Laboratory - 11:15 AM – Machine Learning and AI Approaches for Molecular and Wearable Data in Clinical Research
Yang Pan, PhD
Assistant Professor
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism - 11:30 AM – Early detection saves lives – digital health tools to enhance cancer screening and navigation
Ameen Salahudeen, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Division of Hematology and Oncology - 11:45 AM – Panel Discussion Q&A
Niranjan S. Karnik, MD, PhD
Panel Moderator
J. Usha Raj Professor
Interim Director, AI.Health4All Center
College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry - 12:00 PM: KEYNOTE SPEAKER
The Promise and Challenges of Integrating AI for the Good of the Public’s Health
Manisha Desai, MD, MS
Kim and Ping Li Professor of Medicine,
Biomedical Data Science, and, by courtesy, of Epidemiology and Population Health; Stanford University
Poster Session & Lunch
Poster Session & Lunch – Accepting Abstracts!
Thompson Room, SCW (2nd Floor, 828 S Wolcott Ave)
Showcase your work and engage with colleagues across the department!
- Open to faculty, fellows, residents, students, and staff
- All posters accepted (including previously presented work)
Awards Categories:
- Junior Faculty
- Fellow
- Resident
- Student
- Staff
Abstract Submission Deadline: March 27, 2026