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The 2026 Safe AI Use in Healthcare Conference brought together students, faculty, researchers, healthcare professionals, caregivers, community partners, and community members for an engaging discussion on the opportunities, risks, and responsible use of AI in healthcare.
The conference promoted AI literacy, sparked interdisciplinary research ideas, strengthened connections between academia, healthcare, and the community, and highlighted opportunities for continued collaboration and innovation.
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Conference Participants
The conference engaged students, faculty, researchers, healthcare professionals, caregivers, community partners, and community members interested in responsible AI use in healthcare.
Conference Focus
Discussions addressed the benefits, risks, and limitations of generative AI in healthcare, with attention to patient safety, health-related decision-making, AI literacy, clinical practice, and responsible use of AI-generated health information.
Keynote Speaker / Featured Speakers
Keynote Speaker / Featured Speakers
Dr. Nigam Shah,
Dr. Nigam Shah,
PhD, MBBS
PhD, MBBS
Professor of Medicine | Stanford University
Professor of Medicine | Stanford University
Chief Data Scientist | Stanford Health Care
Chief Data Scientist | Stanford Health Care
Keynote: From Data to AI in 5 Acts
Keynote: From Data to AI in 5 Acts
Dr. Shuhong Luo,
Dr. Shuhong Luo,
EdD, MSN, MBA, RN
EdD, MSN, MBA, RN
Associate Professor| College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
Associate Professor| College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
Conference Organizer and Principal Investigator | Safe AI Use in Healthcare Project
Conference Organizer and Principal Investigator | Safe AI Use in Healthcare Project
Presentation: Safe AI Use in Healthcare
Dr. Raghuveer Puttagunta,
Dr. Raghuveer Puttagunta,
MD, FAAP, FACP, FAMIA
MD, FAAP, FACP, FAMIA
Chief Medical Informatics Officer and physician | Driscoll Health System
Chief Medical Informatics Officer and physician | Driscoll Health System
Presentation: A Clinician’s Role in Guiding Patients on Safe AI Use Outside the Clinical Environment
Conference Program
1:00–1:15 p.m.
Registration, Networking, and Seating
1:15–1:30 p.m.
Welcome and Keynote Introduction
Dr. Shuhong Luo, EdD, MSN, MBA, RN
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Keynote Presentation: From Data to AI in 5 Acts
Dr. Nigam Shah, PhD, MBBS
Stanford University | Stanford Health Care
2:30–2:35 p.m.
Break
2:35–3:15 p.m.
Safe AI Use in Healthcare
Dr. Shuhong Luo, EdD, MSN, MBA, RN
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
3:15–3:50 p.m.
A Clinician’s Role in Guiding Patients on Safe AI Use Outside the Clinical Environment
Dr. Raghuveer Puttagunta, MD, FAAP, FACP, FAMIA
Driscoll Health System
3:50–4:00 p.m.
Community Q&A and Closing Remarks
Facilitator: Dr. Shuhong Luo, EdD, MSN, MBA, RN
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
Funding Acknowledgment
The conference and Safe AI Use in Healthcare Project were supported by the Texas Comprehensive Research Fund (TCRF) Research/Creative Activity Seed Grant Program through the Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi University Research Office.
Appreciation
Dr. Luo extends sincere appreciation to the University Research Office; College of Nursing and Health Sciences leadership and Dean’s Office; department and college staff; research support team; student research assistants; University Center staff; speakers; community partners; volunteers; attendees; and everyone whose contributions supported the conference’s success and impact.
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Safe AI Use Lab
This conference is part of the Safe AI Use Lab’s research, education, and community engagement activities.
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