From Hype to Hospital: How AI is being used in Healthcare and Research

Schedule

Wed Jan 28 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Hickman Building (HHB), UVic | Victoria, BC

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Experts from UVic and Island Health discuss safety, evidence, and patient impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and research.
About this Event

Free & open to everyone, but registration is required.

In-person event.

Virtual Option: Zoom link sent after registration.

Moderated Panel Discussion with Audience Q+A

Refreshments provided.


Panelists:

Dr. Elizabeth Borycki, University of Victoria

Dr. Andre Kushniruk, University of Victoria

Christopher Picard, Island Health

Graham Payette, Island Health

These panelists bring expertise from research, clinical care, and health systems to explore how AI can be used safely, ethically, and effectively in real-world healthcare.


Moderators:

Dr. Jodie Gawryluk, University of Victoria

Cindy Trytten, Island Health


Hosted by Island Health and the Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health at the University of Victoria.

Email [email protected] for questions or media inquiries.

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Where is it happening?

Hickman Building (HHB), UVic, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, Canada

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