Future Forum: The Use of AI to Advance Healthcare

Future Forum: The Use of AI to Advance Healthcare, hosted at California State University, Dominguez Hills.Monday, November 10, 20253:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Panel + Networking Reception) Innovation & Instruction Auditorium, CSU Dominguez Hills

This conversation comes at a critical moment for Los Angeles County’s healthcare ecosystem. As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms patient care, clinical operations, and workforce skill demands, it is essential that educators, practitioners, and community leaders shape how these technologies support—rather than replace, our frontline workforce while expanding equitable access for all communities.We are honored to feature Keynote Speaker Dr. Thomas A. Parham, President of CSUDH, a nationally respected scholar, licensed psychologist, and lifelong advocate for equity, mental health, and community uplift. Dr. Parham will anchor our discussion on what responsible and inclusive AI adoption must look like in healthcare settings serving one of the most diverse populations in the world.You will also hear from leading clinicians, technologists, and researchers who are deploying AI solutions across hospitals, social work, and biomedical innovation:

Speakers & Moderator

Keynote Speaker Dr. Thomas A. Parham – President, California State University, Dominguez Hills
A champion for equity, identity development, and mental health with over 40 years of experience advancing inclusion and community engagement.

Panelists

• Dr. Thomas Kingsley – Director of Applied AI, UCLA Health
  Expert in clinical informatics and AI in medicine, previously led Mayo Clinic’s AI and digital health transformation.
• Dr. Seth Kurzban – Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, CSU Los Angeles
  Leads the Forensic Social Work Cluster and researches vocational rehabilitation, homelessness, and mental health.
• Marguerite J. Tucker – Product Manager, Innovation & Emerging Technology, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
  Designs and deploys responsible AI systems that enhance patient safety, operational efficiency, and equitable outcomes.
• Dr. Omolola “Lola” Ogunyemi – Director, Center for Biomedical Informatics, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
  Biomedical informatics researcher with dual appointments at CDU and UCLA; former Harvard Medical School faculty member.
• Dr. Roman Sandler – Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, iCardio.ai
  Leads AI innovations in cardiac imaging, earning FDA clearances and the 2024 Roddenberry Prize for democratizing cardiac diagnostics.

Moderator
Dr. Bin Tang – Professor, Department of Computer Science, CSU Dominguez Hills
Computer scientist specializing in AI systems and data science education.Discussion Topics

• Building the AI-enabled healthcare workforce of the future
• Ensuring trust, equity, and patient-centered design
• Strengthening education-industry collaboration for skill alignment