Welcome to the
2026 AIM-AHEAD Annual Meeting
Join us July 6–9 in San Diego, California for an engaging and enriching AI research experience.
The AIM-AHEAD annual meeting brings together researchers, innovators, and leaders to share cutting-edge work in artificial intelligence and machine learning aimed at advancing biomedical research and improving healthcare outcomes. Attendees will have opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and engage with experts through research presentations, interactive Q&A sessions, and discussions led by leaders at the forefront of the field. This conference offers a valuable forum for collaboration, discovery, and meaningful dialogue in AI-driven health research.
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Keynote Speaker
Dr. Thomas Osborne
Chief Medical Officer, Microsoft Federal
Keynote Address - The Future of AI in Healthcare: Technology is the Easy Part
Thomas Osborne, MD, is globally recognized for his work at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and business. He has more than a decade of experience designing, developing, and deploying advanced technologies, including AI, to improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and health system performance.
His work focuses on the responsible use of AI, and other emerging technologies, to expand access to care and improve healthcare delivery. He speaks regularly on national and international stages about the practical application of AI, clinical innovation, and digital transformation in healthcare.
Dr. Osborne serves as Chief Medical Officer at Microsoft, adjunct full professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, and as an advisor and board member. He earned his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School and completed residency and fellowship training at Harvard hospitals.
Speaker Spotlight
Dr. Susan Fenton
Professor and Vice Dean for Education, UTHealth Houston McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics
Featured talk: “Governing Intelligence: Where AI in Healthcare Policy is Headed and Why It Matters”
Dr. Xi Zhang
Vice President of Health Sensing, Oura
Panel on “Building the Future of AI/ML Workforce for Biomedical Research: NIH Collaboration, Real-World Data, Cloud Infrastructure, and Responsible AI”
Dr. Susan Gregurick
Associate Director for Data Science and Director of the Office of Data Science Strategy, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The State of the Consortium: Reflecting on 5 Years of AIM-AHEAD
We are excited to invite you to the 2026 AIM-AHEAD Annual Meeting!
Who Should Attend?
$200 AIM-AHEAD Consortium Members:
- AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center Members
- Current Awardees (Principal Investigators & Co-Investigators) and Mentors.
All AIM-AHEAD consortium members will receive a personalized registration link via email. If you are a consortium member and have not received your link,
please contact us at AIM-AHEAD@unthsc.edu for assistance.
$400 General Guest Registration:
- This registration category is open to collaborators of AIM-AHEAD, previous awardees, and members of the general public interested in attending and engaging with the conference.
Individuals who are not members of the AIM-AHEAD consortium must complete their registration through this webpage.
Event Statistics
2026 Annual AIM-AHEAD Meeting
140+
2026 Abstract Submissions so far...
378
2026 Registered Attendees so far...
2025 Annual AIM-AHEAD Meeting
465+
Annual Meeting Attendees
205
Abstract Submissions
We can't wait to meet you in San Diego!
