2024 Donna J. Slovensky SHP Dean’s Endowed Lecture

Matt Might, Ph.D., director of the Hugh Kaul Precision Medicine Institute at UAB, delivered the Slovensky Lecture on March 5, 2024.
Might provided an accessible introduction to AI, illustrating how it has crossed from the realm of science fiction into practical, life-changing applications in healthcare (and beyond). He shared insights into the fundamental nature of AI and how it is reshaping diagnostics, healthcare administration, patient care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition and research.
He showed real-world examples demonstrating AI's impact on his home field of precision medicine, particularly in identifying potential therapies for rare genetic disorders. Might even explored the challenges and future prospects of AI in health professions, emphasizing the importance of integrating AI with human expertise to enhance patient outcomes.