{"id":320,"date":"2023-03-17T20:19:38","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T20:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcchrmicro.wpengine.com\/?page_id=320"},"modified":"2025-12-09T18:14:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T18:14:26","slug":"seminars-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/seminars-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Seminars &#038; Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-container--full fndry-pt--md-3 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-pb--md-6 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2 fndry-pb--sm-3\" style=\"--fndry-bg:var(--fndry-color-tertiaryLight)\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-align--center fndry-justify--sm-center fndry-justify--between\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--md-10 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-pl--2 fndry-pb--5 fndry-pt--5 fndry-pt--md-2 fndry-pb--md-2 fndry-pr--md-0 fndry-pl--md-0\">\n\t<div class=\"breadcrumbs align fndry-pb--2 wp-block-bcn-breadcrumb-trail has-text-color has-background \" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\">\n\t<span><\/span>\n\t<span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Digital Health Research.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\" class=\"home\" ><span property=\"name\">Digital Health Research<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span><span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to News &amp; Events.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/?page_id=1229\" class=\"post-root post post-post\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">News &amp; Events<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"2\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"fndry-heading\">Seminars &#038; Events<\/h1><p class=\"fndry-paragraph fndry-text-bannerIntro20\">Learn more about our seminars and events.<\/p><\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--5 fndry-col--md-12\">\n\t<figure  class=\"fndry-image fndry-mb--0\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%;--img-height-all:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2458\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/12\/digital-health-research-seminars-events.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/12\/digital-health-research-seminars-events.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/12\/digital-health-research-seminars-events-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/12\/digital-health-research-seminars-events-768x651.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-pt--5 fndry-pb--5 fndry-pr--md-1 fndry-pl--md-1 fndry-pt--md-3 fndry-pb--md-3 fndry-pt--sm-0 fndry-pb--sm-0 fndry-mt--sm-3 fndry-mb--sm-3\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--10 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2 fndry-pt--md-4 fndry-pb--md-4 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col fndry-align--start fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<h3 class=\"fndry-heading fndry-align-text--center\"><strong>Machine Learning &#038; Digital Health: Predict, Diagnose, Innovate for Better Care<\/strong><br>Virtual Seminar at BCCHR &#038; WHRI\u00a0<br>(Event Date: Thursday, August 28 on Zoom; 12:00 pm &#8211; 1:00 pm, PST)<\/h3><figure  class=\"fndry-image\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2138\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-research-series-machine-learning-and-digital-health-predict-diagnose-innovate-for-better-care.png\" class=\"fndry-image__link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-research-series-machine-learning-and-digital-health-predict-diagnose-innovate-for-better-care.png\" class=\"fndry-image__img fndry-pb--2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-research-series-machine-learning-and-digital-health-predict-diagnose-innovate-for-better-care.png 940w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-research-series-machine-learning-and-digital-health-predict-diagnose-innovate-for-better-care-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-research-series-machine-learning-and-digital-health-predict-diagnose-innovate-for-better-care-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/>\t<\/a>\t<\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"fndry-heading\">Can Machine Learning Revolutionize Care? Or Are We Just Getting Started?<\/h4><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">From predicting patient deterioration to streamlining diagnoses and powering innovation, machine learning (ML) is reshaping how we think about care delivery. But what does meaningful progress actually look like\u2014and how do we ensure ML tools make a real impact in the clinic?<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Join us on&nbsp;<strong>Thursday, August 28, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PDT<\/strong>&nbsp;for a dynamic panel discussion:&nbsp;<strong>Machine Learning &#038; Health: Predict, Diagnose, Innovate for Better Care.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">This rapid-fire session will explore how ML is transforming healthcare, featuring expert voices from across digital health, clinical care, and data science.<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\"><strong>Don\u2019t miss out \u2014&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/machine-learning-health-predict-diagnose-innovate-for-better-care-tickets-1482081548809?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register now<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><h4 class=\"fndry-heading\">Objectives:<\/h4><ul  class=\"fndry-list fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col\"><li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t<strong>Understand the Role of Machine Learning in Digital Health<\/strong><br>Explore foundational concepts and how ML is being applied to predict health risks, support diagnoses, and drive innovation.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t<strong>Analyze Real-World Use Cases and Technologies<\/strong><br>Learn from practical examples where ML has been successfully used to improve clinical workflows, patient outcomes, and system efficiency.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t<strong>Compare Approaches to Machine Learning in Healthcare<\/strong><br>Examine the strengths and limitations of different ML models and strategies in real-world healthcare settings.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t<strong>Foster Collaboration Between Health and Tech Sectors<\/strong><br>Discover how clinicians, researchers, and tech innovators can work together to develop and scale ethical, effective ML solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\"><strong>Click on the button below for more information or to register.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/CYDN7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register<\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"fndry-heading\">Past Events<\/h2><h3 class=\"fndry-heading fndry-align-text--center\"><strong>AI in Women&#8217;s Health: Bridging Gaps or Reinforcing Bias?<\/strong><br>Virtual Seminar at BCCHR &#038; WHRI&nbsp;<br>(Event Date: Thursday, June 26 on Zoom; 12:00 pm &#8211; 1:00 pm, PST)<\/h3><figure  class=\"fndry-image\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2179\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/AI-womens-health.png\" class=\"fndry-image__link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/AI-womens-health.png\" class=\"fndry-image__img fndry-pb--2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/AI-womens-health.png 900w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/AI-womens-health-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/AI-womens-health-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t<\/a>\t<\/figure>\n<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape healthcare, it brings both exciting potential and serious challenges, especially when it comes to women\u2019s health. Are we using AI to close longstanding gaps, or could we unintentionally be making them worse?<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Join us on&nbsp;<strong>Thursday, June 26, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PST<\/strong>&nbsp;for a thought-provoking panel discussion,<strong>&nbsp;AI in Women\u2019s Health: Bridging Gaps or Reinforcing Bias?&nbsp;<\/strong>This session will unpack the challenges and opportunities of using AI to advance equity in women\u2019s health, featuring expert voices across clinical, regulatory, and research domains.<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\"><strong>Don\u2019t miss out \u2014&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/ai-in-womens-health-bridging-gaps-or-reinforcing-bias-tickets-1325760016899?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p><h4 class=\"fndry-heading\">Objectives:<\/h4><ul  class=\"fndry-list fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col\"><li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tUnderstand the roots and implications of the women\u2019s health data gap, and how these disparities impact outcomes in clinical care and innovation.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tExamine the risks of AI technologies widening inequities in women\u2019s health due to biased data, misdiagnosis, and regulatory blind spots.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tExplore strategies to embed inclusion and diversity considerations into the research, development, and deployment of AI in healthcare.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tDiscuss current regulatory challenges and the need for harmonized, gender-inclusive standards in healthcare AI.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tIdentify opportunities for leveraging AI to actively close the women\u2019s health gap and advance equitable innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\"><strong>Click on the button below for more information or to register.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/ai-in-womens-health-bridging-gaps-or-reinforcing-bias-tickets-1325760016899?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register<\/a><\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">We host an ongoing digital health research seminar series. You can follow our events on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/o\/bcchr-and-whri-40080592853%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eventbrite<\/a>. To access past events please visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/whri.org\/our-services\/digital-health-hub\/digital-health-learning-corner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Health Learning Corner<\/a>.<\/p><h3 class=\"fndry-heading fndry-align-text--center\"><strong>Embrace Digital Disruption: Change Management in the Age of Digital Health<\/strong><br>Virtual Seminar at BCCHR &#038; WHRI&nbsp;<br>(Event Date: Thursday, April 17 on Zoom; 12:00 pm &#8211; 1:00 pm, PST)<\/h3><figure  class=\"fndry-image\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2181\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/embrace-digital-disruption.png\" class=\"fndry-image__img fndry-pb--2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/embrace-digital-disruption.png 900w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/embrace-digital-disruption-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/embrace-digital-disruption-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Healthcare is rapidly evolving, and adapting to change is more important than ever. How can healthcare organizations successfully manage digital transformation?<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Join us on&nbsp;<strong>Thursday, April 17, from 12:00 PM \u2013 1:00 PM PST<\/strong>&nbsp;for an insightful panel discussion on&nbsp;<strong>Embracing Digital Disruption: Change Management in the Age of Digital Health<\/strong>. This session will explore key strategies for navigating change in healthcare, featuring experts who will share real-world applications and frameworks for effective implementation.<\/p><h4 class=\"fndry-heading\">Objectives:<\/h4><ul  class=\"fndry-list fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col\"><li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t<strong>Understand the Fundamentals of Change Management in Digital Health<\/strong>: Explore key principles, challenges, and strategies for managing change in healthcare.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t<strong>Analyze Real-World Applications and Frameworks<\/strong>: Learn from case studies showcasing different change management approaches and their impact.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t<strong>Compare Different Change Management Approaches in Healthcare<\/strong>: Understand how various frameworks and methodologies are applied across healthcare organizations, providing insights into their effectiveness in different settings.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t<strong>Encourage Collaboration and Best Practices<\/strong>: Discuss how healthcare organizations, researchers, and innovators can work together to drive effective change.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"fndry-heading fndry-align-text--center\"><strong>Big Data, Fast Solutions: High-Performance Computing in Digital Health<\/strong><br>Virtual Seminar at BCCHR &#038; WHRI&nbsp;<br>(Event Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 on Zoom; 12:00 pm&nbsp;\u2013 1:00 pm, PST)<\/h3><figure  class=\"fndry-image\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2183\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-research-series-big-data-fast-solutions-high-performance-computing-in-digital-health.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-research-series-big-data-fast-solutions-high-performance-computing-in-digital-health.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img fndry-pb--2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-research-series-big-data-fast-solutions-high-performance-computing-in-digital-health.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-research-series-big-data-fast-solutions-high-performance-computing-in-digital-health-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-research-series-big-data-fast-solutions-high-performance-computing-in-digital-health-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/>\t<\/a>\t<\/figure>\n<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Are you ready to explore how cutting-edge computing is transforming healthcare? Join us for an engaging online seminar about&nbsp;<strong>\u201cBig Data, Fast Solutions: High-Performance Computing in Digital Health\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, where we\u2019ll dive into the role of HPC, the power of data, and the future of digital health solutions!<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Learn about cutting-edge technologies, best practices, and new research opportunities in digital health! The goal of this 1-hour virtual seminar is to learn from real-world case studies on HPC applications in digital health and find out how you can contribute to this rapidly evolving field!<\/p><h4 class=\"fndry-heading\">Learning Objectives:<\/h4><ul  class=\"fndry-list fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col\"><li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t<strong>Understand the Role of High-Performance Computing in Digital Health<\/strong>: Explore how high-performance computing (HPC) accelerates the analysis of complex datasets, driving innovation in digital health research and applications.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t<strong>Identify Key Challenges and Opportunities in Using Big Data for Healthcare Solutions<\/strong>: Examine the technical, ethical, and operational challenges of processing big data in healthcare, and discuss strategies to overcome them.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t<strong>Explore best practices and encourage further research<\/strong>: Share research studies and projects that have effectively implemented HPC in the current practices. Stimulate interest among seminar attendees to pursue research opportunities related to HPC in healthcare and to potentially highlight areas where additional research is needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"fndry-heading fndry-align-text--center\"><strong>Optimizing Maternal and Newborn Health in the Digital Age<\/strong><br>Virtual Seminar at BCCHR &#038; WHRI&nbsp;<br>(Event Date: Thursday, Sept 26, 2024 on Zoom; 12:00 pm &#8211; 1:00 pm, PST)<\/h3><figure  class=\"fndry-image\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2185\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/dhr-series-optimizing-maternal-and-newborn-health-in-the-digital-age.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/dhr-series-optimizing-maternal-and-newborn-health-in-the-digital-age.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img fndry-pb--2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/dhr-series-optimizing-maternal-and-newborn-health-in-the-digital-age.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/dhr-series-optimizing-maternal-and-newborn-health-in-the-digital-age-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/dhr-series-optimizing-maternal-and-newborn-health-in-the-digital-age-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/>\t<\/a>\t<\/figure>\n<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\"><strong>Are you interested in gaining insights into digital health innovations for maternal and newborn care? Join us on Thursday, &nbsp;September 26, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm for an illuminating rapid-fire online discussion:&nbsp;<em>\u201cOptimizing Maternal and Newborn Health in the Digital Age.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Learn about cutting-edge technologies, best practices, and new research opportunities in maternal and newborn health! The goal of this 1-hour virtual seminar is to explore innovative methods for improving infant and women&#8217;s health and to introduce the new Perinatal &#038; Newborn Health Hub.&nbsp;<\/p><h4 class=\"fndry-heading\">Learning Objectives:<\/h4><ul  class=\"fndry-list fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col\"><li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tExplore innovations and solutions in digital health for optimal birth experiences.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tLearn about current digital technologies that support the optimal use of Cesarean sections and how they improve post-surgical follow-up.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tGain insights into the initiatives and resources offered by organizations such as The Perinatal &amp; Newborn Health Hub at Perinatal BC.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tIdentify best practices and encourage further research; stimulate interest among seminar attendees to pursue digital health research opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"fndry-heading fndry-align-text--center\"><strong>In the Heart of Innovation: Exploring AI, Data Privacy and Policy in Healthcare<\/strong><br>Virtual Seminar at BCCHR &#038; WHRI\u00a0<br>(Event Date: Thursday, May 16 on Zoom; 12:00 pm &#8211; 1:00 pm, PST)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/bcchr.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/group-digital-health-research\/2024-digital-health-research-virtual-seminar.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/h3><figure  class=\"fndry-image\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2204\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/2024-digital-health-research-virtual-seminar.png\" class=\"fndry-image__link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/2024-digital-health-research-virtual-seminar.png\" class=\"fndry-image__img fndry-pb--2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/2024-digital-health-research-virtual-seminar.png 900w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/2024-digital-health-research-virtual-seminar-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/2024-digital-health-research-virtual-seminar-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t<\/a>\t<\/figure>\n<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\"><strong>Are you interested in gaining insights into AI, Data Privacy and Policy in our healthcare system? Join us on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm for an illuminating rapid fire online discussion:&nbsp;<em>\u201cIn the Heart of Innovation: Exploring AI, Data Privacy and Policy in Healthcare.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Discover the latest in machine learning and data privacy, identify best practices, and be inspired to innovate. The aim of this one-hour virtual seminar is to allow participants to discover how AI and policy can be used to better our current health services.<\/p><h4 class=\"fndry-heading\">Learning Objectives:<\/h4><ul  class=\"fndry-list fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col\"><li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t<strong>Understanding the role of machine learning in data privacy within healthcare<\/strong>: Help attendees grasp the underlying principles and technologies behind AI applications in health. Examine the challenges and considerations associated with maintaining data privacy in machine learning models.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t<strong>Identify best practices and encourage further research<\/strong>: Showcase successful research studies and PHSA policies that have implemented data security and privacy practices. Stimulate interest among seminar attendees to pursue research opportunities related to AI in healthcare and to potentially highlight areas where additional research is needed.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t<strong>Inspire innovation<\/strong>: Motivate attendees to think creatively and explore new avenues for data applications in healthcare.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"fndry-heading fndry-align-text--center\"><strong>Shifting the dialogue on our use of EHR data to improve health services<\/strong><br>Virtual Seminar at BCCHR &#038; WHRI<br>Event Date: Monday, January 15, 2024 on Zoom at 11:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm, PT<\/h3><figure  class=\"fndry-image\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2224\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-research-series-jan-2024.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-research-series-jan-2024.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img fndry-pb--2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-research-series-jan-2024.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-research-series-jan-2024-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-research-series-jan-2024-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/>\t<\/a>\t<\/figure>\n<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\"><strong>Are you interested in realizing more benefits from our EHR data? Join us on January 15, 2024 from<br>11:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm for an illuminating panel discussion:&nbsp;<em>\u201cFrom digital health research and quality improvement to a learning health system: shifting the dialogue on our use of EHR data to improve health services.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\"><strong>Discover how data can be used to better our health services!&nbsp;<\/strong>The aim of this one-hour virtual seminar is to provide participants with foundational knowledge that supports the integration of data access and quality in health research projects.<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">After the seminar, learners should be able to:<\/p><ul  class=\"fndry-list fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col\"><li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tProvide an example of a successful project using data from CERNER electronic health records and REDCAP to improve pediatric diabetes care.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tDiscuss how we might enable learning health projects at PHSA through improved data access\/ quality and rethinking the current silos of research and quality improvement.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tIdentify opportunities to realize the benefits of our new electronic health records to better support learning health systems and improvements to care in PHSA.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"fndry-heading fndry-align-text--center\"><strong>Power of AI in Healthcare &#8211; Ethical Dilemmas, Bias &#038; Pioneering Techniques<\/strong><br>Virtual Seminar at BCCHR &#038; WHRI&nbsp;<br>Event Date: September 21, 2023 on Zoom at 12:00 pm &#8211; 1:00 pm, PT<\/h3><figure  class=\"fndry-image\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2226\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/power-of-ai-in-healthcare-ethical-dilemmas-bias-and-pioneering-technique-2.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/power-of-ai-in-healthcare-ethical-dilemmas-bias-and-pioneering-technique-2.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img fndry-pb--2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/power-of-ai-in-healthcare-ethical-dilemmas-bias-and-pioneering-technique-2.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/power-of-ai-in-healthcare-ethical-dilemmas-bias-and-pioneering-technique-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/power-of-ai-in-healthcare-ethical-dilemmas-bias-and-pioneering-technique-2-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/>\t<\/a>\t<\/figure>\n<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Are you interested in Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital health? Join us on September 21, 2023, from 12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm for an illuminating panel discussion about \u201cPower of AI in Healthcare &#8211; Ethical Dilemmas, Bias &#038; Pioneering Techniques.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Discover how AI revolutionizes our health! The aim of this 1-hour virtual seminar is to provide participants with foundational knowledge that supports the integration of artificial intelligence technology in health research projects.&nbsp;<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">After the seminar, learners should be able to:<\/p><ul  class=\"fndry-list fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col\"><li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tPromote understanding of diverse applications of AI and its benefits in healthcare: Help attendees grasp the underlying principles and technologies behind AI applications in health. Discover the role of AI in the healthcare system and how it enhances patient care.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tIdentify best practices and encourage further research: Share research studies and projects that have effectively implemented AI in the current practices. Stimulate interest among seminar attendees to pursue research opportunities related to AI in healthcare and to potentially highlight areas where additional research is needed.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tInspire innovation: Motivate attendees to think creatively and explore new applications of AI in healthcare.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure  class=\"fndry-image\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2227\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-week.png\" class=\"fndry-image__link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-week.png\" class=\"fndry-image__img fndry-pb--2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-week.png 900w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-week-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/digital-health-week-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t<\/a>\t<\/figure>\n<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Come celebrate Digital Health Week with BC Children\u2019s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) and the Women\u2019s Health Research Institute (WHRI) and partners at the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) November 14 to 18!<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">At this year\u2019s annual celebration of digital health, we are showcasing the incredible work of our investigators, trainees and partners who have applied digital technology to improve the quality of women\u2019s or children\u2019s health care in B.C. and beyond!<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">You can connect with us throughout the week by watching our virtual poster series on YouTube. Check out the great work of our trainees in Digital Health Research! Click on the button below to view the virtual poster series.<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLOSQ2eyFXFaUPjzVsMxb3ZztZcJkrf_0y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virtual poster series<\/a><\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Or you can join us at our showcase hybrid event on November 17 in the Chan&nbsp;Centre for Family Health Education or online.<\/p><figure  class=\"fndry-image\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2228\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/speakers-putting-digital-health-to-work.png\" class=\"fndry-image__link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/speakers-putting-digital-health-to-work.png\" class=\"fndry-image__img fndry-pb--2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/speakers-putting-digital-health-to-work.png 900w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/speakers-putting-digital-health-to-work-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/11\/speakers-putting-digital-health-to-work-768x455.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t<\/a>\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fndry-heading\"><strong>Speaker Series Agenda November 17, 2022<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\"><strong>Welcome and land acknowledgement<\/strong><br>2 &#8211; 2:10 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; TBC&nbsp;<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\"><strong>Trainee poster winner<\/strong><br>2:10 &#8211; 2:15 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Announced day of<br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><strong>ImmsBC: standing up a true provincial solution<\/strong><br>2:15 &#8211; 2:30 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Presented by: May Tauson<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\"><strong>Developing an online sexual health program from concept to commercialization<\/strong><br>2:30 &#8211; 2:45 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Presented by: Lori Brotto\u00a0<br>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<br><strong>TrustSphere: a secure connection to health for paediatric T1D<\/strong><br>2:45 &#8211; 3 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Presented by: Shazhan Amed<br>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<br><strong>Leading the Way in BC: Implementing a Secure File Transfer System for assessment of Infants at Risk of Cerebral Palsy<\/strong><br>3 &#8211; 3:15 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0  Presented by: Chetna Jetha and Mehreen Poojan<br>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<br><strong>Questions and discussion with presenters<\/strong><br>3:15 &#8211; 3:30 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Facilitated by: Beth Payne<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\"><strong>Vendor fair and networking in the Chieng Family Atrium<\/strong><br>3:30 &#8211; 4:30 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Food and beverages and opportunities to network with individuals and\u00a0 organizations leading digital health in the province.<\/p><h3 class=\"fndry-heading\"><strong>Celebrate Digital Health Week<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The BCCHR and WHRI events are part of a series of Digital Health Week events being hosted across the province by PHSA. For more information on the many exciting things happening throughout the week click on the button below.&nbsp;<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.phsa.ca\/health-professionals\/professional-resources\/office-of-virtual-health\/digital-health-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Health Week<\/a><\/p><h4 class=\"fndry-heading\">Brought to you by the Digital Health Week organizers:<\/h4><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The Office of Virtual Health \/ Digital Health Strategy Office \/ BC Children\u2019s Hospital Research Institute and Women\u2019s Health Research Institute \/ Healthcare Information Management Systems Society \u2013 BC Chapter<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-container--full fndry-pt--md-3 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-pb--md-6 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2\" style=\"--fndry-bg:var(--fndry-color-light)\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-align--center fndry-justify--sm-center fndry-justify--between\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--md-10 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-pl--2 fndry-pb--5 fndry-pt--5 fndry-pt--md-2 fndry-pb--md-2\">\n\t<h2 class=\"fndry-heading\" style=\"color:var(--fndry-color-secondary)\">WHRI Digital Health Hub<\/h2><p class=\"fndry-paragraph fndry-text-intro18\">Visit the Hub to learn more about digital health research.<\/p><a  href=\"https:\/\/whri.org\/our-services\/digital-health-hub\/\" rel=\"\" target=\"blank\" id=\"fndry-block-64b567d42514c\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-btn-secondaryButtonWArrow\">Digital Health Hub<\/a><\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--5 fndry-d--md-none\">\n\t<figure  class=\"fndry-image fndry-mb--0\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%;--img-height-all:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2461\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/12\/digital-health-hub.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/12\/digital-health-hub.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/12\/digital-health-hub-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/files\/2025\/12\/digital-health-hub-768x651.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"","fndry_alternate_title":"Alternate Title!"},"class_list":["post-320","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/320","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=320"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/320\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2478,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/320\/revisions\/2478"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/digital-health-research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}