Events

Upcoming Events

Federated Learning Workshop: Why? What? How?

May 16 • 10 am-3 pm • Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center, VEC 401

Join us for a dynamic workshop exploring the “why, what, and how” of federated learning in healthcare, hosted by the AI at VP&S initiative. Learn how this privacy-preserving approach to AI is transforming collaboration across institutions—without sharing sensitive data. From case studies to cutting-edge demos and expert panels, this event is your gateway to the future of biomedical innovation.

Center for Innovation in Imaging Biomarkers and
Integrated Diagnostics (CIMBID) Launch

June 16 • 9:30 am - 5 pm • School of Nursing

The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons (VP&S) and the Department of Radiology,
in partnership with the
AI at VP&S Initiative, Data Science Institute, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, Mailman School of Public Health, and NewYork-Presbyterian,
invite you to join us as we launch CIMBID, a multidisciplinary research center designed to advance research, education, and clinical translation in AI-driven imaging biomarkers and integrated diagnostics. We bring together the brightest minds at Columbia University—spanning disciplines in medical imaging, computer science, biomedical informatics, bioengineering, systems biology, and public health—to conduct cutting-edge, rigorous, and impactful research. Through multidisciplinary collaboration, we aim to bridge the gap between technological innovation and clinical application, ensuring that our advancements translate meaningfully into real-world patient care. This event is aimed at highlighting the depth and breadth of the mission and activities of CIMBID and engaging the research community at Columbia University, as well as our partners, more broadly into a vibrant scientific ecosystem. Use the headline link to register and see the agenda.

2025 Summer School in Observational Health Data Science & Informatics, AI, and Real World Evidence

July 14-18 • Department of Biomedical Informatics

Join the global OHDSI community this summer at Columbia University for an immersive, hands-on training in real-world data analytics and the OMOP Common Data Model. Whether you're new to OHDSI or looking to deepen your skills, this intensive program offers expert-led instruction, collaborative projects, and a chance to connect with fellow researchers and practitioners. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your journey in generating real-world evidence that improves health outcomes. This event, which will be capped at 30 participants, will be held in person at the Columbia Department of Biomedical Informatics; use the link above to learn more and register.

Past Events

Pete Stetson Virtual Seminar: Responsible AI Governance in Oncology

May 7

Pete Stetson, Chief Health Informatics Officer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, will provide a virtual presentation (Zoom) on responsible AI governance in oncology that is open to everybody. AI is disrupting healthcare, and oncology care is no exception. Although generic AI development and implementation frameworks exist in healthcare, no effective governance models have been reported in oncology. This talk will report on a Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Responsible AI governance model for clinical, operations, and research programs, including the one-year AI Governance Committee results registering, evaluating, and monitoring 26 AI models (including large language models), 2 ambient AI pilots, and a review of 33 nomograms. To the best of our knowledge, this is one of the first reports on Responsible AI governance at scale in oncology.

Columbia AI Summit — CUIMC Campus

March 4, 2025

The Columbia AI Summit will bring together the University community to explore the frontiers of artificial intelligence as it intersects with the University’s vast array of fields and disciplines. Held across three Columbia campuses—Morningside, Manhattanville, and the Medical Center—this day-long event will showcase the University’s leadership in AI research and application. Covering topics from healthcare, business and policy, to the sciences, engineering, and the humanities, the summit will offer a 360-degree view of AI’s transformative impact.

AI at VP&S Initiative Kick-off

February 24, 2025

The AI at VP&S Initiative Kickoff provided a showcase of AI-driven research, applications, and innovations at VP&S. This event was open to all members of the university and offered a unique opportunity to learn about the newly launched AI initiative, experience real-time demonstrations highlighting the diverse AI use cases across VP&S, and connect with potential collaborators, mentors, and colleagues interested in AI.

Clinical AI Workshop: From Idea to Deployment to Making A Difference

December 17, 2024

Clinicians and clinical scientists within the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons joined an AI Workshop focused on ‘From Idea to Deployment to Making A Difference'. This event, hosted by the Department of Biomedical Informatics, provided a framework to guide researchers through the process for implementation of AI tools in the clinical setting.

Social Determinants of Health & Artificial Intelligence Workshop

August 22, 2024

Columbia Business School’s Think Bigger Innovation Hub and the Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research co-hosted an AI-driven Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) innovation workshop, convening experts, practitioners, and thought leaders to explore AI-driven approaches aimed at optimizing patient outcomes and shaping future health policy.