Welcome to the Baylor College of Medicine Global Programs Lecture Series. Our monthly lecture series showcases the pioneering research and innovative work of Baylor College of Medicine faculty and beyond in the field of global health. Each session highlights groundbreaking projects, cutting-edge discoveries, and impactful initiatives aimed at addressing critical health challenges worldwide.
Join us to gain insights from leading experts, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and be inspired by the advancements shaping the future of global health.
December Lectures
- Date: Dec. 10, 2024
- Time: 10 - 11 a.m. CST
- Virtual (Link will be sent after registration)
AI Bioethics in a ‘Solved World’
- Speaker: Kristin Kostick-Quenet, Ph.D.
- Time: 10-10:30 a.m.
Current AI ethics tend to highlight major limitations of AI systems; but these systems are quickly improving, reducing inaccuracies and bias, and improving performance and trustworthiness. This presentation focuses on ethical questions that are raised by AI’s strengths rather than its limitations, and the critical decisions we must make as humans when AI systems begin behaving the way we want them to.
Biography: Kristin Kostick-Quenet is a bioethicist and medical anthropologist. Her research delves into the ethical, social, and cultural aspects of emerging bio- and neurotechnologies, as well as AI and ML applications in healthcare. Currently, she focuses on the ethical translation of computer perception technologies into clinical care. Her recent work also covers ethical issues in AI/ML integration in clinical decision-making, deep brain stimulation, and computational ethics like blockchain. Additionally, she has explored topics such as AI/ML user system design, psychiatric genetics, disorders of consciousness, and the implementation of clinical interventions in diverse settings.
Impact of Artificial Intelligence-Based Auto-segmentation on Radiotherapy Process in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
- Speaker: Baozhou Sun, Ph.D, MBA, DABR
- Time: 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Radiotherapy (RT) processes require significant human resources and expertise, creating a barrier to rapid deployment in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Accurate segmentation of tumor targets and organs-at-risk (OARs) is crucial for optimal RT. We have implemented AI for auto-segmentation and evaluated the AI for the RT processes in two LMICs: Uganda and Mongolia.
Biography: Dr. Baozhou Sun is a professor in the department of radiation oncology at Baylor College of Medicine. He serves as the director of medical physics in his department. He oversees safety and quality, as well as the implementation of new technology in radiotherapy at Baylor. His research focuses on AI applications and data informatics in radiotherapy.
2024 Lecture Archive
Creating more equitable and inclusive education programs through the National School of Tropical Medicine
Healing Through Service: BCM Orthopedic Surgeons and Faith In Practice in Guatemala
Investigating the Prevalence of Soil-Transmitted Helminth and Parasitic Infection in Malawi
Chronic Interstitial Nephritis in Agricultural Communities
Global Vaccinations and the “Antipoverty Vaccines:” The Science vs. The Anti-Science
Unique Approaches to Antimicrobial Stewardship and HIV Medication Nonadherence in Eswatini
Advancing Lung Transplant Outcomes through an International ECLS Registry
Strengthening Mental Health Amid Disaster Relief
Evaluation of Risk Factors for HPV Positivity in Iquitos, Peru
Bridging the Gap: Improving Radiation Treatments in Low and Middle-Income Countries
Translating Education into Clinical Impact: WHO Emergency Care Programs in Belize
Running the gauntlet advancing neglected tropical and emerging infectious disease vaccines from conception to delivery
2023 Lecture Archive
- Lessons Learned in the Largest International OCD Research Consortium to Date: LATINO - Eric Alan Storch, Ph.D.
- Exploring How Child Sponsorship Programs Affect Childhood Development & Well-Being - Beth A. Lanning, Ph.D., MCHES
- Development of Hepatitis Treatment and Eradication Programs in Low-Middle Income Countries - David Carl Hilmers,, M.D., E.E., MPH, MSEE
- Public Health Importance of Zoonotic Disease - Víctor Sánchez-Cordero, Ph.D.
- Mental Health Smart Pod - Mr. Jeff Lovell
- Joint BCM-CUHK Center of Medical Genetics - Fernando Scaglia, M.D.
- Utility of a Low-Cost 3D Printed Microscope for Evaluating Esophageal Biopsies - Daniel Gustavo Rosen, M.D.
- Psychedelics and Medical Tourism - Amy Lynn McGuire, J.D., Ph.D.