May 20, 2026 | 8:30AM - 6:00PM
Tinkham Veale University Center, CWRU,
11038 Bellflower Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
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Join us for the CTSC Insight Summit, a full-day event dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming health outcomes, with a special focus on chronic disease across Northern Ohio. Hosted by the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC), this summit brings together researchers, clinicians, technologists, policymakers, and community leaders to foster collaboration and share practical insights.
Highlights include a keynote address, spotlight talks from academic innovators, a poster session, and an engaging point–counterpoint debate on the potential for AI-driven approaches to improve health outcomes in rural communities. The event will conclude with a reception, offering opportunities to connect, continue the conversation, and build new partnerships.
Don’t miss this chance to discover how cutting-edge research is being translated into real-world impact.
Agenda
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast & Networking, and Poster Set Up |
| 9:00-9:15 AM | Symposium Opening and Welcome |
| 9:15-10:30 AM | Opening Keynote - Can AI Improve Healthcare Access, Quality, and Outcomes in the Real World? A Hopeful Perspective John Piette Ph.D., M.S. Director, Center for Managing Chronic Disease (CMCD) Leader, Quality Improvement for Complex Chronic Conditions (QUICCC) group |
| 10:30-10:45 AM | Break |
| 10:45-12:15 PM | Spotlight Sessions - TBD |
| 12:15-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00-2:00 PM | Poster Presentations |
| 2:00-3:00 PM | CTSC Collaboration Labs |
| 3:00-4:30 PM | Point–Counterpoint Session Panel Topic - “Can AI-Driven Approaches Improve Poor Health Outcomes in Rural Areas” Moderator - Chris Pulliam, PhD Point Speaker - Sanjay Rajagopalan, MD Panelist - Sharona Hoffman, JD & Sumon Biswas, PhD |
| 4:30 PM | Closing & Announcement |
| 4:45-6:00 PM | Reception |
*This agenda is tentative and is subject to change.
Keynote:
John D. Piette, PhD
Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education, and of Internal Medicine
Director, Center for Managing Chronic Disease,
Senior Research Career Scientist, VA Ann Arbor Center for Clinical Management Research
University of Michigan School of Public Health
Dr. John Piette is a Professor of Global Public Health at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on evidence-based approaches to self-management support and community mental health service delivery. His program for training and delivery of behavioral health services has been embraced by governmental and community organizations in the Americas. Dr. Piette's teaching, training, and research focus primarily on advancing the science of AI applications for community engagement, capacity-building, and quality improvement in health services globally.