DASH Event

AI & Digital Health in Rural Communities: Who, What, Where, and How?

Ongoing event

 

Hosted by Data Science and Health Research (DASH) Research Excellence Cluster
Featured as part of the UBC Health Bridging Research & Action Conference

We invite you to join a dynamic roundtable session to examine key questions of who, what, where and how to implement AI and Digital Health technologies in rural communities. This interdisciplinary event is for healthcare providers, researchers, health authorities, and community members who have experience and/or interest in bringing AI tools to rural BC.

Hear real-world applications of AI in rural healthcare from leading experts in echocardiology and digital emergency medicine.

Contribute to collaborative discussions to explore strategies for developing and effectively integrating AI and digital health tools into rural and Indigenous health systems. 

Discussion Topics:

  1. Key Priority Health Needs & Gaps for Rural and Indigenous Communities in BC.
  2. Barriers and Risks in the Design, Development, and Implementation of Digital Health and AI Tools.
  3. Solutions, Sustainability and Policy Needs for AI and Digital Health Tools in Rural BC.

Outcomes from this session will help inform future policy directions, partnerships, and potential pilot projects. No preparation is needed, just bring your curiosity, lived experience, and ideas to contribute to a meaningful dialogue.

Collaborators:
Dr. Anita Palepu, Dr. Teresa Tsang, Dr. Kendall Ho, Dr. Najib Ayas, and Dr. Beth Payne

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Our session is scheduled from approximately 2:05 – 3:05 pm)
  • Location: In-person, The Nest, UBC Vancouver (6133 University Blvd) & Virtual via Zoom
  • Format: Presentation and collaborative roundtable discussion

Questions? 
dash.coordinator@ubc.ca.

This is a hybrid session. A Zoom link will be provided for those joining remotely. In-person spots are limited, please register as soon as possible to secure an in-person spot.

We look forward to your participation! 

 

  Register Here

  • DASH Event

Data Science and Health

10th Floor, Diamond Health Care Centre, 2775 Laurel Street
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Z 1M9

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver is a joint initiative of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Funding support for the clusters is provided by Academic Excellence Funds – UBC Vancouver.

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