Harnessing the power of AI/ML in Healthcare and Life Sciences – Potentials, Pitfalls and Practical Solutions

This engaging breakout session will explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming innovation, research, and patient care across the life sciences and healthcare sectors. This is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by leaders in life science and healthcare entrepreneurship.

The panel will offer insights into the promises and challenges of artificial intelligence, and present real-world applications. Join us as we discover how AI is revolutionizing drug discovery and diagnostics, along with patient outcomes and clinical trials. The session will focus on:
* The Transformative Potential of AI
* Challenges and Ethical Considerations
* Real-World Applications

Discover firsthand insights into the evolving AI landscape — its transformative potential, real-world applications, and the ethical and technical pitfalls that innovators must navigate. Don’t miss this important discussion at the intersection of AI, medicine, and the future of healthcare innovation.

MODERATOR:

Jeffrey Hausfeld, M.D., M.B.A.
Chairman of the Board and Chief Medical Officer at BioFactura, Inc. & Chairman and Founder of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs
Jeffrey Hausfeld, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S., has served on the national board and committees of specialty medical societies since he began his practice in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery in 1982. He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at George Washington University School of Health Sciences and an alumnus of the Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Hausfeld is widely published in the medical literature, is the pioneer of innovative laser surgery techniques, is the author of a lay oriented medical book on snoring and sleep apnea, and has appeared on numerous local and national television and radio shows as a medical expert. Read full profile…

PANEL:

Anand Iyer
Chief AI Officer, Welldoc
Anand is a respected global digital health innovator and leader—most known for his insights on and experience with technology, strategy and regulatory policy. Anand has been instrumental in Welldoc’s success and the development of BlueStar®, the first FDA-cleared digital therapeutic for adults with type 2 diabetes. Since joining Welldoc in 2008, he has held core leadership positions that included President and Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer. In 2013, Anand was named “Maryland Healthcare Innovator of the Year” in the field of mobile health. Read full profile…

Chetan Shah
Solutions Architect, Databricks
Chetan is a Solutions Architect at Databricks, where he has spent the past two years supporting healthcare organizations on data and AI projects. In addition to his core role, he serves as a field specialist for Unity Catalog, leading workshops that help current and prospective customers understand the value of data governance on the Databricks platform. He also collaborates closely with engineers and product managers on the rollout of Databricks’ Agentic tools, with a focus on best practices in model evaluation and data curation. Read full profile…