The AI at VP&S Research Forum
Monthly series will highlight AI methods and applications in clinical research and and basic science across VP&S.
September 3, 2026
Register for the Nov. 4 session: Basic Research Forum
The AI at VP&S Research Forum is a monthly seminar connecting investigators across the Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons who develop and apply AI methods in biomedical research. The series offers a collaborative space to share works in progress, explore emerging methods, and build interdisciplinary partnerships.
- Format: Monthly 45-minute presentations along with informal discussion and networking. Programming alternates between clinical applications, basic science AI topics, and periodic journal clubs reviewing breakthrough literature.
- Annual Symposium: A broader showcase hosted at the end of the academic year, featuring campus-wide projects, live tool demonstrations, and invited guest presentations.
Next Session
- Topic: Virtual Human Manhattan Initiative: Developing a Predictive Multiscale Model of Human Biology – From Molecules to Cells to Systems
- Speaker: Dr. Dennis Vitkup, Associate Professor of Systems Biology and Biomedical Informatics at Columbia University
- Date & Time: Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 5:00–6:30 PM
- Location: PH20-200, Department of Biomedical Informatics
- Join Us: Register for the Nov. 4 session
Upcoming Sessions
| Date | Meeting | Presenter/Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Wed., Nov. 4, 2026 | Basic Research Forum | Dennis Vitkup, PhD |
| Tues., Dec. 8, 2026 | Clinical Science Forum | Kaveri Thakoor, PhD |
| Tues., Jan. 12, 2027 | Journal Club | Landmark papers from the fall forum topics |
| Tues., Feb. 9, 2027 | Digital Health and Wellness Forum | Orson Xu, PhD |
Future forum listings and registration links will be posted on the VP&S Events page.