Breaking Boundaries Forum: AI & Therapeutics
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Wed, Nov 11, 2026
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM EST (GMT-5)
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Details
The Breaking Boundaries Forums bring together colleagues from across campus to explore cutting-edge research on interdisciplinary challenges of global importance. Each Forum begins with a short Keynote offering a broad perspective on the featured field, followed by Faculty Lightning Talks highlighting active research from across campus. The Forum concludes with a networking reception to foster cross-disciplinary connections and share ideas.
The upcoming Breaking Boundaries Forum highlights the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to discover, design, and develop next-generation therapeutic treatments for human health.
Event Agenda:
- 2:30 – 2:40 PM — Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 2:40 – 3:00 PM — Keynote Address
- 3:00 – 3:45 PM — Faculty Lightning Talks
We invite faculty to present a brief overview of their current work on AI and Therapeutics. Space is limited — submit a brief proposal to be considered. - 3:45 – 4:30 PM — Networking Reception
Speakers
Abhinav Acharya
Elmer Lincoln Lindseth Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering, Case School of Engineering
Symposium Chair
Paul Tesar
Pavey Family Eminent Professor, Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, School of Medicine
Keynote Speaker
Douglas Brubaker
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine
Speaker
Vipin Chaudhary
Kevin J. Kranzusch Professor in Computer & Data Science, Department of Computer and Data Sciences, Case School of Engineering
Speaker
Philip Cola
John R. Mannix Medical Mutual of Ohio Professorship in Health Care Management, Weatherhead School of Management
Speaker
Zhenxiang Gao
Research Assistant Professor, Center for Artificial Intelligence in Drug Discovery, School of Medicine
Speaker
Lynette Hammond Gerido
Assistant Professor, Department of Bioethics, School of Medicine
Speaker
Jonathan Haines
Mary W. Sheldon MD Professor of Genomic Sciences, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, School of Medicine P
Speaker
Sharona Hoffman
Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law, Law-Medicine Center, School of Law
Speaker
Michael Jenkins
Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine
Speaker
Mehmet Koyutürk
Andrew R. Jennings Professor, Department of Computer and Data Sciences, Case School of Engineering
Speaker
Kylie Meyer
Associate Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Speaker
Yihang Wang
Malcolm E. and Betty C. Kenney Distinguished University Assistant Professor
Speaker
Joy K. Ward
Provost and Executive Vice President
Daniel Lacks
Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary and International Initiatives
Moderator