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.
Call for Abstracts
The Insight Summit: Artificial Intelligence and Health Outcomes is a multidisciplinary symposium focused on AI‑driven research and innovation to improve health outcomes, particularly for chronic diseases in rural, aging, and resource‑limited communities.
We welcome abstracts showcasing original research, early‑stage innovations, applied demonstrations, or implementation experiences from investigators, clinicians, trainees, technologists, public health departments, and community partners. Submissions addressing real‑world translation, clinical and community applications, and rural health impact are especially encouraged.
Deadline: Monday, March 9, 2026, by 12:00 PM (EST)
Topics of Interest Include (but are not limited to):
- AI and machine learning for chronic disease prediction, prevention, and management
- AI‑enabled clinical decision support and care pathways
- Translating AI innovations into real‑world healthcare settings
- AI applications in rural, aging, or resource‑limited communities
- Data integration, interoperability, and health services optimization
- Ethical, legal, and practical considerations in AI‑driven health research
- Community‑engaged and patient‑centered approaches to AI innovation
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 - 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 and Judging |
| 2:00-3:00 PM | CTSC Collaboration Labs |
| 3:00-4:30 PM |
Point–Counterpoint Session and Extended Panel: “Can AI-Driven Approaches Improve Poor Health Outcomes in Rural Areas” |
| 4:30 PM | Closing & Announcement |
| 4:45-6:00 PM | Reception |
*This agenda is tentative and is subject to change.
Keynote:
Dr. John Piette’s research focuses on using mobile health and telehealth technologies to improve access, quality of care, and self‑management support for patients with chronic illnesses, particularly in socioeconomically vulnerable populations in the U.S. and Latin America. He is Director of the Center for Managing Chronic Disease and leads the Quality Improvement for Complex Chronic Conditions group, with additional interests in health informatics, artificial intelligence, peer and caregiver support, and access to primary and mental health care.