Webinar

The AI Revolution in Medicine and Health Sciences Libraries

This webinar was livestreamed on:
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
12:00PM – 1:45PM

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AI is transforming research, education, clinical care, and libraries in profound ways. This webinar will introduce AI in the health sciences and explore roles for librarians and libraries.

Part 1: Pioneering Change in Education and Clinical Practice

AI has the potential to revolutionize education and clinical practice. This panel showcases insights from leading figures in medicine and academia. Christine Boscardin will highlight UCSF’s AI initiatives in medical education. John Banja addresses AI in medical ethics, while Elia Lima-Walton discusses AI’s clinical applications and Elsevier’s contributions. This session offers a comprehensive view on AI’s role in transforming medical education, ethical considerations, and clinical practice.

Speakers:

• Christine Boscardin, PhD, Professor of Medicine and Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, Director of Student Assessment, UCSF
• John Banja, PhD, Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Ethics, Emory University
• Elia Lima-Walton, MD, Director Data Science and Clinical Analytics, Elsevier

Part 2: AI Frontiers in Libraries: Navigating Copyright, Workforce Evolution, and Research Services

Librarians are embracing AI tools to create administrative efficiencies, enhance research and instruction services and create more effective pathways to content. AI competency in the library workforce is a growing need, as libraries assess AI tools to enhance library services such as content indexing, streamlining the systematic review process, facilitate efficiencies in answering research questions, and guide researchers and faculty through the intricacies of copyright in an AI context. Join domain experts for a deep dive into some aspects of this rapidly changing landscape.

Speakers:

• Leo Lo, EdD, Professor, Dean of Libraries, University of New Mexico and President-Elect of The Association of College and Research Libraries
• Sandra Aya Enimil, JD, MSLIS, Program Director, Scholarly Communication and Information Policy, Yale University Library
• Borui Zhang, PhD, Natural Language Processing Specialist, University of Florida Health Science Center Library

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PROGRAM SCHEDULE & BIOGRAPHIES

View the Program Schedule and Biographies using the tabs below.

• Part I

• Biographies

TIME	SESSIONS & SPEAKERS
12:00-12:05	Panel 1 Introduction/opening by moderator, Andrew Balas
12:05 – 12:30	Christine Boscardin, PhD Professor of Medicine and Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, Director of Student Assessment, UCSF John Banja, PhD Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Ethics, Emory University Elia Lima-Walton, MD Director Data Science and Clinical Analytics, Elsevier
12:30-12:45	Q&A with Panel 1
12:45 – 1:00	Break
1:00 – 1:05	Panel 2 Introduction/opening by moderator, Gwen Evans
1:05 – 1:30	Leo Lo, EdD, Professor Dean of Libraries, University of New Mexico and President-Elect of The Association of College and Research Libraries Sandra Enimil, JD, MLIS Program Director, Scholarly Communication and Information Policy, Yale University Libraries Borui Zhang, PhD Natural Language Processing Specialist, University of Florida Health Science Center Library
1:30 – 1:45	Q&A with Panel 2

PANEL 1

	Christine Boscardin, PhD Professor of Medicine and Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, Director of Student Assessment, UCSFChristy Boscardin, Ph.D. is a professor in the Department of Medicine and Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care and the Director of Student Assessment in the School of Medicine. Her research interests include medical education with a focus on assessment, data science, implementation science, high-value care, and access to quality health care. She is currently associate editor for the Journal of General Internal Medicine and on editorial boards for other medical education journals.
	John Banja, PhD Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Ethics, Emory UniversityJohn Banja is a medical ethicist and Professor at Emory University. He has authored over 200 publications, delivered 800+ invited presentations, and has conducted research and educational projects with numerous federal and private organizations. His work focuses on patient safety, neuroethics, and AI ethics.
	Elia Lima-Walton, MD Director Data Science and Clinical Analytics, ElsevierElia Lima-Walton, MD is a physician informaticist and data science strategist at Elsevier. She leads a team of data scientists, clinicians, and localization experts, applying medical knowledge, data science, and AI to improve clinician experiences and support students, educators, and researchers.

PANEL 2

	Leo Lo, EdD Dean of Libraries, University of New Mexico and President-Elect of The Association of College and Research LibrariesDr. Leo Lo oversees all University Libraries, UNM Press, and OILS programs. He has a diverse educational background and focuses on integrating AI into library services, enhancing AI literacy and ethical applications in education.
	Sandra Enimil, JD, MLIS Program Director, Scholarly Communication and Information Policy, Yale University LibrariesSandra Enimil advances openness in scholarly communication, consults researchers on copyright, and contributes to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. She holds Law and MLIS degrees and collaborates across campus and beyond on information policy.
	Borui Zhang, PhD Natural Language Processing Specialist, University of Florida Health Science Center LibraryBorui Zhang specializes in NLP and machine learning for healthcare and research applications. She leads the AI team in her library department, teaches undergraduates, and conducts collaborative research leveraging foundation models.