The Human Side of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare | ATLFrancophonie26

The Human Side of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Quand l’intelligence artificielle rencontre l’humain en santé
Join us for a scientific event exploring the powerful intersection of artificial intelligence and health, bringing together three leading experts representing France, Belgium, and Québec. Each of them will offer a short presentation to share their unique perspective on this topic and set the stage for a rich and informed panel discussion. Moderated by Pascal Van Hentenryck, the conversation will dive into the evolution of AI through the lens of neurology, unpack how AI models are built for healthcare applications, and spark thoughtful reflection on AI, intelligence, and consciousness. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A (in French and English), inviting the audience to challenge ideas, ask bold questions, and join the debate shaping the future of health innovation.

PLEASE NOTE THE PRESENTATIONS WILL BE IN FRENCH.

Although scientific in its nature, this event is open and accessible to all, regardless of your knowledge on the topic.
About Pierre Schaus' presentation:
Quand l’IA rencontre la médecine : Applications, défis et recherche à l’UCLouvain
L’intelligence artificielle transforme la pratique médicale.
Cette présentation propose un échantillon des applications concrètes de l’IA en médecine.
Nous commencerons par illustrer l’aide au diagnostic basé sur les modèles de langage.
Nous explorerons ensuite d’abord comment les algorithmes de deep learning permettant une détection précoce et plus précise de pathologies, parfois bien avant les premiers symptômes. La découverte accélérée de médicaments illustrera aussi le potentiel futur de l’IA pour réduire les délais de développement thérapeutique. Au-delà de l’enthousiasme technologique, nous discuterons des défis éthiques et pratiques majeurs : biais algorithmiques, interprétabilité des décisions, protection de la vie privée et cadre légal. Nous soulignerons que l’IA doit être comprise comme un outil d’assistance au clinicien, non comme un substitut au jugement médical humain. Enfin, nous mettrons en lumière quelques recherches menées à l’UCLouvain dans ce domaine, notamment en imagerie médicale, apprentissage automatique et bio-informatique contribuant à façonner l’avenir de la médecine assistée par IA.

About Julien Cavanagh presentation:
“De la fonction à la conscience : une Histoire neurologique de l’IA.” (From function to consciousness: a neurological history of AI.)
Let’s trace the fascinating dialogue between neuroscience and artificial intelligence. By exploring how discoveries about the brain inspired the earliest functional models of AI—and how modern neurology continues to shape debates on learning, intelligence, and the possibility of machine consciousness—the presentation highlights the convergences, divergences, and unanswered questions that define this evolving field. It invites the audience to see AI not only as a technological achievement, but also as a reflection of our ongoing quest to understand the mind itself.

About Dr. Rafick Sékaly's presentation:
‘L’intelligence artificielle pour améliorer les traitements des maladies infectieuses” (Artificial intelligence to improve the treatment of infectious diseases)
Exploring how advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping the way we understand, diagnose, and treat infectious diseases. By examining how machine learning models can detect patterns invisible to clinicians, accelerate drug discovery, and support realtime decisionmaking during outbreaks, the presentation highlights the transformative potential of AI across the entire care pathway. It also raises essential questions about data quality, clinical integration, and the ethical use of predictive tools in global health. A forward looking reflection on how intelligent systems can strengthen our response to some of the world’s most persistent health challenges.

You are invited to enjoy a light buffet following the event.

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Location:
Alliance Française ATL Peachtree Center location – 233 Peachtree St. NE, Suite #100
The Alliance Française Atlanta (and its auditorium) is on the PLAZA LEVEL. Please, study the map below to find the parking garage and the auditorium.
Click here for more details Hours and Directions - Alliance Francaise (afatl.com)

Parking:
Park on Level 2 of the International Parking Garage, across the street from Tin Lizzy's restaurant.
For GPS, use restaurant's address 26 Andrew Young International Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. The parking entrance (LEFT) is directly across the street from Tin Lizzy's (RIGHT).
To access the Plaza Level, use the alleyway next to the restaurant. Continue straight towards tower 233, passing the fountain on your left. Once in front of the 233 tower lobby, the auditorium's entrance is on your right.
Please note no parking validation will be provided.

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