Message from the Director
Saeed Hassanpour, PhD
Founding Director, Center for Precision Health & Artificial Intelligence
Dear Visitor,
Welcome to the Center for Precision Health & Artificial Intelligence (CPHAI) at Dartmouth. As our world becomes more interconnected and data-driven, CPHAI aims to be at the forefront of leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes, propelling us towards a future where medicine is increasingly personalized and equitable.
At CPHAI, we believe in the transformative potential of AI to improve precision health. However, we recognize that the realization of this potential requires an interdisciplinary approach that combines not only advanced technology but also the deep understanding of diverse health challenges and the ethical considerations inherent in AI's application.
We are proud to be part of Dartmouth, an institution renowned for its collaborative spirit, innovative mindset, and commitment to addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges. We actively engage in partnerships both within Dartmouth's schools of Medicine, Arts & Sciences, and Engineering, Dartmouth Health clinical departments, and with external industry collaborators. Our intention is to foster an environment that encourages knowledge exchange, inclusivity, and transparency.
Our work at CPHAI is guided by a few core values:
Pursuing Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Our strength lies in our diversity, bridging clinical, technological, and societal expertise.
Advocating Ethical Use of AI: We are committed to developing and applying AI technologies in a way that respects privacy, promotes fairness, and ensures transparency.
Treating Medical Data as a Shared Resource: We advocate for open, ethical, and secure use of data, utilizing it responsibly for the benefit of patients.
Encouraging Teamwork: We believe in the power of collective effort, sharing resources, and mutual respect in achieving our objectives.
Cultivating Industry Partnerships: Our engagements with industry can amplify our impact, bringing academic research to real-world applications while maintaining our academic integrity.
Preserving Our Culture: We are proud of our open, friendly, and supportive environment, and we ask all members to contribute towards maintaining this.
The journey towards a future where artificial intelligence and machine learning play a critical role in precision health is an exciting one, and we are enthusiastic about exploring it together. We invite you to join us in our endeavors and help shape this future.
Kind Regards,
Saeed Hassanpour, PhD
Founding Director, Center for Precision Health & Artificial Intelligence (CPHAI)
Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth