Tina Hernandez-Boussard named to
NIH Artificial Intelligence Working Group

School of Medicine Associate Dean of Research and Professor of Medicine Tina Hernandez-Boussard, PhD, has been invited to serve as a member of the NIH Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD) Working Group (WG) on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The intent of the ACD is to specifically address, at a high level, how NIH can enhance its portfolio in data collection and AI. The working group will deliver a report to the ACD in September 2025.

“It will be important to articulate a strategic and integrated vision for biomedical research opportunities that would benefit from developing novel AI methods that could both: (a) ensure an increase in data collection from the clinical care environment, and (b) augment the tools and capabilities for biomedical research to facilitate optimal use of AI for health,” explained Dr. Hernandez-Boussard.

As a working group member, Dr. Hernandez-Boussard seeks to highlight several key perspectives on AI:

• The importance of capturing more comprehensive data that accurately reflects health outcomes across the U.S. 
• Prioritizing a robust computational infrastructure for managing and analyzing these expanding types of complex data, and leveraging the resulting insights for improved health outcomes.
• Fostering collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and data scientists as well as between academics, industry, and government to translate AI-driven insights into practical applications. 

“This is a time for transformation, and I am excited to be at the forefront of these changes, bringing valuable knowledge and resources back to our Stanford CTSA community to enhance our impact on health research and care,” stated Dr. Hernandez-Boussard. “By fostering connections between our researchers and NIH programs, we can ensure that our local initiatives are informed by best practices and cutting-edge research being developed nationally.”