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Join us for a conference focused on the educational impact of artificial intelligence across the health sciences.

Sessions will explore how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, assessment, curriculum design, and student support in medical, nursing, and allied health professions education.

Keynote speaker

 

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Dr Nawar Shara

Nawar Shara, PhD

Nawar Shara, PhD is a globally recognized expert in Data Science, healthcare informatics, AI, and Big Data solutions. With over two decades of experience, she has made significant contributions to clinical and translational research and AI applications in healthcare.

Dr. Shara is Chief of Research Data Science at MedStar Health Research Institute (MHRI) and the Founding Director of the MedStar-Georgetown Collaborative Center for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Research and Education (AI CoLab). She leads initiatives that integrate AI with clinical research and real-world healthcare applications.

Her research focuses on the responsible use of AI in healthcare, with expertise in predictive modeling, machine learning for patient-centered outcomes, and integrating AI into clinical workflows. She has pioneered AI-powered tools to enhance patient-provider communication and clinical decision-making.

As Director of the Center of Biostatistics, Informatics, Data Science at the MedStar Health Research Institute, Dr. Shara oversees a team advancing data-driven healthcare solutions. At Georgetown University, she is an Associate Professor of Medicine, developing curricula and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professional in AI applications.

Dr. Shara serves as a scientific reviewer for the NIH and VA, has extensive NIH funding, and is an international speaker. She leads multi-institutional collaborations through the CTSA program and the NIH-funded AIM-AHEAD consortium’s Data & Research Core.

Dr. Shara holds a PhD and a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics from American University in Washington, DC, as well as a Bachelor’s degree and Graduate Diploma in Economics from Damascus University.

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