Accessible Healthcare for AI-Augmented Decisions

08/21/2026

Join us today at 2:30 pm CT

Meeting link- https://ullafayette.zoom.us/j/9925771063

08/11/2026

🔔 We are excited to kick off the fall AI4HealthOutcomes Webinar Series with Brian Summa, PhD, from Tulane University, to hear more about MAGIC -SCAN, an AI-powered imaging technology for cancer detection.

Friday, August 21, 2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CT

Researchers, faculty, industry, doctors, healthcare professionals, and students are invited to join our Zoom meeting. Registration is complimentary, but advance registration is required to receive the meeting link:
➡️ https://forms.office.com/r/w4Be170ByL

Brian Summa is co-leading the groundbreaking MAGIC-SCAN project, an AI-powered imaging technology designed to help surgeons detect even the smallest traces of cancer during surgery, reducing the need for repeat procedures and improving patient care.

Their work is helping ensure that world-class cancer innovation reaches patients everywhere, including rural communities where access to advanced care can be limited.

07/16/2026

Congratulations to Gabriela Mustata Wilson, PhD, FHIMSS, FIAHSI, FAMIA, SNAI, Director of the Louisiana Center for Health Innovation, for being selected to participate in the 2027 Leaders for a Better Louisiana Health Fellow Inaugural Class.

The leadership development program addresses public issues in areas such as healthcare, education, and workforce development.

Its new Health Fellows program brings together leaders from disciplines such as business, healthcare, higher education, government, public policy, and research to address challenges that influence health outcomes and to explore opportunities for improvement.

Read more - https://louisiana.edu/news/wilson-named-inaugural-leadership-louisiana-health-fellows-class?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=%40Louisiana%20July%2016%2C%202026%20-%20INTERNAL&utm_id=10985278&dlv-emuid=b76d54d0-9520-4504-8510-4a0280e3d4cb&dlv-mlid=10985278

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06/09/2026

Raju Gottumukkala, PhD will be speaking about Data-Driven Decision Making at the Louisiana Department of Health Rural Health Transformation Summit this Thursday, June 11, in Natchitoches, LA.

Speakers will present information on current rural health initiatives, available funding opportunities, and strategies for fostering innovation, collaboration, and long-term sustainability in rural Louisiana health care.

06/03/2026

Highlights from the NSF AHeAD Industry Planning Meeting on May 13, 2026.

06/03/2026

We’re excited to share a few more highlights from our May 13 Industry Planning Meeting, hosted at the University of Florida by Joel B. Harley and his team.

It was a fantastic day of collaboration, meaningful conversations, and networking. The group sessions were full of energy and inspiration! We are excited to begin working with you!



University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Tulane University
Georgia Tech

05/11/2026

The Accessible Healthcare for AI-Augmented Decisions is hosting its final industry planning meeting this Wednesday, May 13, at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

The center will bring together industry leaders and innovators to harness the potential of AI to transform the healthcare profession by reducing costs, improving the quality of care, and making health information accessible to all populations.

👉 Participants will gain:
• The opportunity to provide input into future multi-million dollar research priorities
• Early visibility into emerging AI-driven healthcare innovations
• Connections with a select group of peer organizations
• Opportunities for collaboration with four leading universities: University of Florida, Georgia Institute of Technology, Tulane University, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

🏢 Event Details:
• Date: May 13, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (lunch provided)
• Location: UF Straughn Center, 2142 Shealy Dr, Gainesville
View more details - https://nsfahead.org/planning-meeting-may13-2026/

We look forward to seeing you!

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Andrea Frey at [email protected].

04/23/2026

Are you registered for the NSF AHeAD Industry Planning Meeting on May 13 at the University of Florida?

Please note that the special hotel rate has been extended until May 5, 2026.

Here are the details for the hotel:

**Home2 Suites by Hilton**
2115 SW 13th St,
Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: (352) 372-1025
**Special Rate:** $114 for a Double Queen room.

Book now - https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=GNVTHHT&groupCode=CHTECE&arrivaldate=2026-05-12&departuredate=2026-05-14&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

Event details - https://nsfahead.org/planning-meeting-may13-2026/

04/13/2026

Join us this Friday for a presentation titled "Ethical Sensemaking in AI Mental Health Chatbots" featuring Beenish Chaudhry, PhD, Associate Professor at the School of Computing and Informatics, University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

NSF AHeAD Presents the AI4HealthOutcomes Monthly Seminar Series
Friday, April 17, 2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CT
Online meeting

Cost: Complementary
Everyone is welcome to attend - doctors, health professionals, faculty, and students!

Register here - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/w4Be170ByL