Pan-Canadian Research Connect Community – Boundaries of AI in Clinical Research – May 7, 2025

Session Description

This Pan-Canadian Research Connect (PCRC) Webinar will explore one of the most dynamic frontiers in health research: Boundaries of AI in Clinical Research.

In this thought-provoking session, two leading voices in digital health and artificial intelligence will join us:

• Dr. Michael Brudno – Professor of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, Chief Data Scientist at UHN, Scientific Director of HPC4Health, and faculty member at the Vector Institute for AI.
• Dr. Jeremy Petch – Director of CREATE and Associate Investigator at the Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences.

Together, they will explore:

• The real-world applications of AI in clinical and research settings
• The ethical and operational boundaries of emerging technologies
• Lessons learned from practical implementation
• A live Q&A session with attendees

This session will not only deepen our understanding of AI’s evolving role in healthcare, but also spark meaningful conversations on its responsible use in research environments across Canada and beyond.