Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Public Health 101
April 9, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This webinar is co-sponsored by the UIC School of Public Health and the Great Lakes Center for Occupational Health and Safety.
This webinar offers the most current information on Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in Public Health and its role in protecting population health and well-being. Participants can expect to learn what an AI system is, how it can be designed, and how it can be used to address public health problems. No prior knowledge of AI or coding experience required.
Learning objectives:
- Explain what an AI system is and what components it has.
- Describe AI applications in Public Health – benefits, challenges and opportunities
- Define how AI/Public Health projects are completed
- Apply tools to make decisions about when to use AI to solve public health problems
- Recognize their roles in AI/Public Health projects
- Identify ethical issues related to AI systems
All are welcome to join us virtually or in-person.
Date posted
Feb 21, 2025
Date updated
Mar 20, 2025
Speakers
Houshang Darabi, PhD | Professor | Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Department of Computer Sciences
Dr. Houshang Darabi holds a Ph.D. degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. He is a professor with the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Department of Computer Science at UIC. He served as the Co-director of the Great Lakes Center LCOHS Occupational Safety academic program and is currently Director of the GLC-OHS Targeted Research Training program that focuses on applications of AI in OSH. In 2022 in collaboration with the GLCOHS Continuing Education program, Dr. Darabi developed the first course in the United States to train OHS industry professionals in AI. Dr. Darabi has also established an innovative laboratory dedicated to the advancement, exploration, and testing of AI-driven technologies for the enhancement of OHS practices.