The Johns Hopkins Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory for Aging Research (JH AITC) is a national resource funded to promote the development and implementation of novel artificial intelligence (AI) and technology approaches to improve the health and well-being of older adults...
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The overarching goal of the Penn Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory for Healthy Aging (PennAITech) is to identify, develop, evaluate, commercialize, and disseminate innovative technology for monitoring aging adults and those with Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease related dementias (AD/ADRD) in...
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The Massachusetts AI and Technology Center for Connected Care in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease (MassAITC), a National Institute on Aging (NIA) Collaboratory, will foster interdisciplinary research on the development, validation, and translation of AI-enhanced technologies to improve connections...
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Meet Thomas K.M. Cudjoe, Co-Director of the JH AITC Stakeholder Engagement Core. By day, he holds the Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Endowed Professorship and serves as an Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at the Johns Hopkins...
Meet Dr. Rebecca Spencer, Co-Lead of the Clinical Translation and Validation Core at MassAITC. In her day job, she serves as a Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is the Facility Director at the Somneuro Sleep Lab...
Meet Dr. Ryan Urbanowicz, Co-Lead of the Technology Identification and Training Core at PennAITech. In his day job, he serves as an Assistant Professor of Computational Biology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and holds an adjunct position...
Dr. Jeremy Walston, who specializes in geriatric medicine and gerontology at Johns Hopkins University, recently conducted a webinar on the Johns Hopkins Artificial Intelligence & Technology Collaboratory for Aging Research (JH AITC). The webinar focused...
Dr. Rama Chellappa, a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor in electrical and computer engineering and biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins, recently presented on the topic of designing adaptive fair and robust AI systems. Known for his pioneering work in artificial intelligence, Dr. Chellappa touched upon...
Dr. Najim Dehak, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Johns Hopkins University and a leading expert in machine learning and speech processing, recently led a webinar on biosignal-based digital biomarkers for aging. The discussion highlighted the role of speech in understanding...
Dr. Sato Ashida, a member of the University of Iowa Center on Aging, delves into the topic of community-engaged research aimed at supporting healthy aging. She outlines various levels of community involvement in research, from minimal engagement to full partnership, and introduces the concept of community-based...
Dr. Mathias Unberath, holding appointments in both the Department of Computer Science and the School of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University, offers an enlightening overview of artificial intelligence. He addresses prevalent misconceptions and outlines a clear, practical understanding of AI, discussing its various...
Dr. Phillip Phan, a professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School with a joint appointment in medicine, covers essential elements for pitching a business venture. His webinar aims to assist entrepreneurs by detailing the key components of an effective pitch deck, such as identifying the...
Dr. Chris Chute, a professor of health informatics at Johns Hopkins University, discusses the ever-growing importance of data sharing and harmonization in healthcare. He emphasizes the role of team science, where domain experts collaborate with informatics specialists to improve healthcare outcomes...
Dr. Phillip H. Phan, professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and director of the Networking and Mentoring Core for the Johns Hopkins Artificial Intelligence & Technology Collaboratory for Aging Research, discussed the core's work and objectives in a recent webinar. Focused primarily on expanding the...
Dr. Phillip H. Phan, Alonzo and Virginia Decker Professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and Robert Bosch Policy Fellow at the American Academy in Berlin, is a leading voice on healthcare innovations that impact patient safety and quality. His webinar on revenue and reimbursement strategies...
Dr. Amanda Lazar, an assistant professor at the University of Maryland specializing in health technology design for older adults, delves into creating health technologies for individuals with mild dementia. She highlights the need for technologies that allow for active user engagement and adaptation, considering...
Dr. Max Topaz, an associate professor at Columbia University School of Nursing with a focus on data science, explores the use of speech recognition and natural language processing to improve patient outcomes in home healthcare. Dr. Topaz underscores the role of AI in identifying risk factors for hospitalization...
Dr. Clara Berridge, an associate professor at the University of Washington, discusses the ethical and policy implications of data-intensive technologies for elder care. She stresses the significance of considering power dynamics, ethical issues, and the need for control and privacy options in technologies...
Dr. Daniel Capurro, an associate professor in digital health at the University of Melbourne, tackles the topic of overdiagnosis in digital health. He warns of the risks and drivers of overdiagnosis, illustrating the need for discernment in who benefits from early diagnosis and who does not...
Dr. Deborah Estrin, a professor of computer science at Cornell Tech, addresses the potential of digital biomarkers and immersive technologies in enhancing virtual care for aging populations. She focuses on the role of patient-generated data and machine learning in aiding clinical decision-making in home...
Dr. Kelly Gleason, an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, discusses the use of patient portal messages to support care partners of individuals with dementia. She introduces SMART-REP, an automation system that aims to offer resources and support while reducing clinician workload...
Dr. Jina Huh-Yoo, an assistant professor specializing in human-computer interaction at Drexel's College of Computing & Informatics, delves into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the caregiving landscape, particularly focusing on emotional work in the context of Alzheimer's disease and related...
Dr. Desmond Patton, a leading researcher with joint appointments at the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, focuses on employing a community data science approach for preventing gun violence. Dr. Patton delves into his groundbreaking...
Dr. Kevin Johnson, a renowned developer and evaluator of clinical information technology at the University of Pennsylvania, delves into the advancements of AI in medical documentation. Recognizing the limitations of current practices, Dr. Johnson emphasizes the potential for AI-driven solutions to ease the...
Dr. Rhoda Au, a professor at Boston University with expertise in aging and dementia, recently spoke at a webinar held by the Mass AI and Technology Center for Connected Care in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease. The webinar centered on the role of technology, particularly digital health and AI, in advancing Alzheimer's research...
Dr. Rebecca Spencer, a neuroscientist with expertise in sleep research and an associate professor at UMass Amherst, provides a comprehensive look into the nuances of sleep measurement and its implications for cognitive health. The webinar delves into the complex functions served by different sleep stages...
Dr. Kate Papp, an assistant professor in neurology at Harvard Medical School, specializes in the neuropsychological aspects of aging and Alzheimer's disease. In her recent webinar, Dr. Papp delved into the challenges of conducting digital cognitive assessments in preclinical stages of Alzheimer's. She critiqued...
Dr. Sara Czaja, professor of gerontology and director of the Center on Aging and Behavioral Research at Weill Cornell Medicine, leads efforts in understanding the role of technology in supporting older adults. In her webinar, Dr. Czaja addressed how technology can alleviate challenges faced by aging...
Dr. Edward Ramos, a leading figure in digital clinical trials at Scripps Research and CareEvolution, presents a transformative look at the future of clinical research in this webinar. He advocates for a digital, decentralized study approach as an alternative to traditional, clinic-based trials. The decentralized...
Dr. Pedja Klasnja, a researcher at the crossroads of human-computer interaction and health informatics, focuses on the role of technology in facilitating better health management, particularly for older adults. The webinar sheds light on the challenges—referred to as "wicked problems"—in designing health...
Dr. Omer Inan, an assistant professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech, specializes in developing clinically relevant medical devices. In this webinar, he presents his research on wearable acoustic and vibration sensing technologies for monitoring human health...
Dr. Elizabeth Mynatt, dean of Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University and a recognized expert in ubiquitous computing and assistive technologies, recently gave a keynote speech aimed at inspiring new innovators in the field of aging care at the 2023 a2 National Symposium. Dr. Mynatt...
Dr. Jason Karlawish, professor of medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine and an expert in bioethics and neurosciences, recently moderated a 2023 a2 National Symposium panel discussion on the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence (AI) in Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative disease research...
Dr. Deepak Ganesan, a professor of computer science at UMass Amherst, introduced Sarah Lenz Lock, Senior Vice President for Policy and Brain Health at AARP, for a discussion on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve quality of life for seniors and their caregivers at the 2023 a2 National Symposium...
In a keynote speech at the 2023 a2 National Symposium, Dr. Jeremy Greene, William H. Welch Professor of Medicine and the History of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University, delved into the complex relationship between electronic medicine and its broader implications for the commercialization of healthcare. He began...
The a2 Collective recently had the honor of being featured in Laurie Orlov's comprehensive report, "The Future of AI and Older Adults," published by Aging and Health Technology Watch. Orlov's report delves into the transformative impact of AI, particularly large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI's ChatGPT...
By 2060, the number of adults aged 65 or older living in the USA is projected to reach 94.7 million and comprise almost one-quarter of the US population. Older adults often live with conditions that affect their physical health, psychosocial well-being, cognition and ability to live independently, resulting in...
