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SCIENCE SUMMIT 2024: 17 - 27 September, New York

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Wednesday, September 25
 

4:30pm EDT

UN AI Report: Governing AI for Humanity: the implication for Health Research
Wednesday September 25, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
UN Report: Governing AI for Humanity: Implications for Health Research

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms industries worldwide, its potential to revolutionize health research is becoming increasingly apparent. The United Nations report, Governing AI for Humanity, explores the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI development and deployment, particularly in health research. This report examines how AI can accelerate scientific discovery, improve diagnostics, optimize treatments, and enhance public health surveillance. However, it also underscores the need for robust governance frameworks to mitigate risks, including data privacy concerns, algorithmic biases, and unequal access to AI-driven technologies.

The report emphasizes the importance of global cooperation in establishing ethical guidelines, regulatory standards, and equitable access to AI innovations. It calls for policies that ensure AI technologies are developed transparently, prioritize patient safety, and promote inclusivity. With AI poised to shape the future of health research, the report advocates for a balanced approach that maximizes AI's benefits while safeguarding against its potential harms. By addressing these critical governance challenges, the international community can ensure that AI serves the broader goal of advancing human health and well-being.
Speakers
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Tim Barker

Kooth
With over 30 years of experience in the B2B software industry, Tim has helped build and scale SaaS industry leaders. In his journey from Software Engineer to CEO, Tim founded Koral, a pioneer in online collaboration (acquired by Salesforce), led EMEA Marketing at Salesforce to scale... Read More →
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Kurt Zatloukal

Diagnostic and Research Center for Molecular Biomedicine, former Director of BBMRI.at, Medical University Graz
Prof. Kurt Zatloukal is full Professor of Pathology and Head of the Diagnostic and Research Center for Molecular BioMedicine at the Medical University of Graz, Austria. His research focuses on digital pathology and biobanking, the development of molecular diagnostics as well as the... Read More →
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Mei Lin

CEO, People Centered Internet
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Ntobeko Ntusi

President and CEO SAMRC, South African Medical Research Council
Professor Ntobeko Ntusi is the President and CEO of the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) effective 1 July 2024. He joins the SAMRC from the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital where he was the Chair and Head of the Department of Medicine. He is a distinguished... Read More →
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Declan Kirrane

Founder and Managing Director of ISC Intelligence in Science, ISC Intelligence in Science
Declan Kirrane, Founder and Managing Director of ISC Intelligence in Science.Has a background in analysing the relationship between public and private R&D funding and the impact on R&D performance he has worked extensively on science and technology policy evaluation methodologies... Read More →
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Rita Lawlor

Vice Director, ARC-Net, University of Verona, Italy
Rita Lawlor is a Computer Science graduate of Trinity College Dublin with a doctorate in Oncological Pathology from the University of Verona where she is co-founder of the ARC-Net (www.arc-net.it) applied cancer research centre where is director of the ARC-Net biobank and coordinates... Read More →
Wednesday September 25, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
CURE 345 Park Ave South Room CR023
 
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