AI in Healthcare for Low-Resource Settings

Bringing together healthcare professionals, AI researchers, and global health experts to explore innovative solutions for underserved communities worldwide.

About the Conference

The AI in Healthcare for Low-Resource Settings Conference brings together researchers, clinicians, technologists, and entrepreneurs from across the Bay Area and beyond.

Our focus: How can AI bridge the healthcare gap in low-resource and underserved communities?

AI-driven diagnostics and clinical decision support

Leveraging machine learning for accurate diagnosis in resource-constrained environments

scalable treatment

Scalable treatment planning tools

Automated systems that adapt to local healthcare infrastructure and capabilities

AI-enabled mobile health technologies

Mobile-first solutions bringing advanced healthcare to remote communities

mental health

Mental health and digital care

Addressing psychological wellbeing in underserved regions through AI

ethical regulatory

Ethical and regulatory considerations

Ensuring responsible AI deployment with cultural sensitivity

global health

Global health applications

Real-world implementations across diverse healthcare systems

Why Attend?

Join the conversation shaping the future of healthcare AI in underserved communities

Industry Green

Learn from Industry Leaders and Academicians

Learn from industry leaders and top-tier academicians, engage with innovators from Google, Apple, Stanford U, UCSF, UC Berkeley, Santa Clara University etc.

thought provoking

Thought-Provoking Panels

Deep discussions on diagnostics, ethics, and global health applications with leading experts.

network innovators

Network with Innovators

Connect with startups, NGOs, and corporate leaders building AI solutions for real-world problems.

showcase you work

Build Your Future in AI+Health

Learn about career paths, mentorships, and opportunities in the rapidly evolving AI and healthcare landscape.

Speakers & Panelists

Industry leaders, researchers, and innovators shaping the future of healthcare AI

Note: Confirmed names will be updated as invitations are accepted

Tina Hernandez-Boussard

Tina Hernandez-Boussard, PhD

Associate Dean of Research and Professor of Medicine, Surgery, and Biomedical Data Science
Stanford University.

Curtis P. Langlotz, PhD

Senior Associate Vice Provost for Research, Professor of Radiology. President of the Radiological Society of North America
Director, Stanford AIMI

Kendra Sharp

Dean of Engineering
Santa Clara University

Guadalupe Hayes 160x160

Guadalupe Hayes-Mota

Director, Bioethics Program at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics
Santa Clara University
Senior Lecturer, MIT.

Abdul Hamid Halabi

Founder & CEO
Clinlab.AI Inc
Former Global Director
NVDIA AI Healhcare

Murat Baday 160x160

Murat Baday, PhD

Scientist, Stanford University
Founder, Medical Pioneers in Innovation, Investor

Mohammed Kaleel

Mohammed Kaleel, MD

CEO, Mederva Health
Radiologist at Stanford University

Nahid Fattahi

Founder, Mental Health Innovation Platform
Investor, Synapses Ventures

Alaa Youssef, PhD

Chief AI Officer
Basys.AI
(Former Co-Director Stanford AIMI)

Merve Cerit Burgoon

PhD Candidate at Stanford
Fulbright, ex-Microsoft

yasin-ceran

Yasin Ceran, PhD

Assistant Professor
San Jose State University
Chief AI Research Scientist, Megalabs

Hamed Akbari

Hamed Akbari, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor
Department of Bioengineering
Santa Clara University

Carolina Garcia Rizo

Carolina Garcia Rizo, PhD, MBA

Chief Bussiness Officer

Elif Sare Koytak

Elif Sare Koytak, MD

Internal Medicine, Healthcare AI Developer

Global Health AI

Leading Google’s global health AI initiatives and research into scalable healthcare solutions.

Dr. Bakul Patel

Senior Director, Digital Health Strategy

Digital Health

Expert in digital health strategy and AI implementation in clinical settings.

Julia Hu

Co-Founder & CEO

AI Healthcare Solutions

Pioneer in AI-driven healthcare solutions for chronic disease management.

Tim Tianyi Yang

VP, Google Research

AI Clinics on Mobile

Leading the development of AI-powered mobile clinic solutions for underserved areas.

Dr. Herbert Bay & Karin Andrea Stephan

VP, Google Research

AI Mental Health

Innovators in AI-powered mental health solutions for accessible care.

Academic Panel

VP, Google Research

Healthcare Research

Leading researchers from top Bay Area universities working on healthcare AI.

Conference Agenda

THINK – Santa Clara 2025
Theme: AI in Healthcare for Low-Resource Settings

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8:30 – 9:00 AM Registration & Coffee & Continental Breakfast

Welcome reception and networking

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9:00 – 9:15 AM Welcome Remarks

Santa Clara University & Organizers

Dr. Murat Baday
Dr. Kendra Sharp

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9:15 – 10:15 AM Session 1 – Talk: AI Monitoring and Diagnostics in Low-Resource Settings

Dr. Murat Baday
Dr. Hamed Akbari

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10:20 – 11:00 AM Session 2 – Talk: Scalable AI Tools for Global & Low-Resource Healthcare

Dr. Abdul Hamid Halabi

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11:05 – 11:55 PM Session 3 – Fireside Chat: From Lab to the Field – Lessons in Deploying AI Globally

Speakers: Dr. Abdul Hamid Halabi, Dr. Mohammed Kaleel
Moderator: Dr. Yasin Ceran

coffee

12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch and Networking Session

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1:05 – 1:55 PM Session 4 – Panel 1: Ethical and Responsible AI for the Underserved

Speakers: Dr. Alaa Youssef, Guadalupe Hayes-Mota
Moderator: Dr. Prashanth Asuri

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2:00 – 2:30 PM Session 5 – Talk: Global Mental Health Access in the Age of AI

Merve Cerit Burgoon

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2:30 – 2:45 PM Networking / Coffee Break

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2:50 – 3:30 PM ⁠ Session 6 – Keynote: Oppurtunities and Challenges in Bringing AI to Low-Resource Healthcare Settings

Dr. Curtis Langlotz

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3:35 – 4:15 PM Session 7 – Talk: Democratizing AI for Global Health: From Breakthrough Research to Real-World Impact

Dr. Yasin Ceran

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4:20 – 5:10 PM Session 8 – Panel 2: AI in Healthcare – Bridge or Barrier to Equity?

Panelists: Dr. Tina Hernandez-Boussard, Murat Baday, Dr.Carolina Garcia Rizo
Moderator: Dr. Mohammed Kaleel

award

5:15 – 5:30 PM ⁠Closing Remarks

Conference wrap-up and next steps

Dr. Murat Baday
Dr. Prashanth Asuri

Venue

Join us at Santa Clara University in the heart of Silicon Valley

santa clara university

Santa Clara University

500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053

California Mission Room

Located in the basement of the Benson Memorial Center, the California Mission Room serves as a meeting area for University functions.

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Campus Map & Directions

Detailed venue information and campus navigation will be provided to registered attendees closer to the event date.

Registration

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