Translational AI in Public Health Research
Join faculty, researchers, students, and staff for a day highlighting innovative research, collaboration, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in public health.
RSVP NowAbout the Symposium
The 2026 PPHS Research Symposium will feature faculty presentations from across the department, research utilizing AI tools and methods, rapid-fire talks from select postdocs, and an open poster session.
Keynote Speakers
David Friedland, MD, PhD
Associate Dean for Clinical Research, and Director of Clinical Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications at Keck School of Medicine of USC
Vasiliki (Vas) Anest, PhD
Chief Innovation Officer, USC Norris; Head of MESH Strategic Partnerships, Keck School of Medicine; and Senior Director of Business Development and Industry Relations
Faculty Speakers
Julia Vassey, PhD
HBR Faculty
Laura Ferguson, PhD
Global Health Faculty
Kelly Street, PhD
Biostatistics Faculty
Jesse Goodrich, PhD
Environmental Health
More Research Presentations
More faculty speakers will be added, along with presentations from postdocs.
Open poster session: Students are invited to submit a research poster related to public health or health research. The work does not need to be AI-related.
Student Poster Submission
When you RSVP, you can sign up to present a poster using the same form.
One poster person per submission, please.
RSVP & Submit a Poster
