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Date: Friday, August 21 | Date: Friday, August 21 | ||
Time: | Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | ||
'''Location:''' Ross Hall, Himmelfarb Library - Rooms 102 -103B | '''Location:''' Ross Hall, Himmelfarb Library - Rooms 102 -103B | ||
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Anyone with a valid GW ID can register. You need to be logged into your browser with your GW credentials to access the form. | Anyone with a valid GW ID can register. You need to be logged into your browser with your GW credentials to access the form. | ||
<u>'''Attendance at one mandatory Zoom/in-person information session is required. Participants must attend either the August 10 session from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM or the August 12 session from 4:00-5:00 PM. Zoom details will be sent two weeks before the session date. Because space is limited, participants who do not attend one of the required sessions may be removed from the program.'''</u> | <u>'''Attendance at one mandatory Zoom/in-person information session is required for all in-person attendees. Participants must attend either the August 10 session from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM or the August 12 session from 4:00-5:00 PM. Zoom details will be sent two weeks before the session date. Because space is limited, participants who do not attend one of the required sessions may be removed from the in-person program and placed in the online group.'''</u> | ||
'''Sponsors''': Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (GW) | McCormick Genomic and Proteomic Center (GW) | Lenovo | |||
Sponsors: Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine | |||
== Draft Agenda == | == Draft Agenda == | ||
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|8:30 am | |8:30 am | ||
|Registration desk open | |Registration desk open | ||
|Jewel Dias, Raja Mazumder | |Jewel Dias<sup>1</sup>, Raja Mazumder<sup>2</sup> | ||
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|8:45 am | |||
|Logistics and welcome | |||
|Jewel Dias<sup>1</sup>, Raja Mazumder<sup>2</sup> | |||
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|9:00 am | |9:00 am | ||
|Introduction | |Introduction: Need of AI/ML in biomedical research | ||
|Anelia Horvath | |Anelia Horvath<sup>3</sup> | ||
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|9:15 am | |9:15 am | ||
|5-Year Industry Roadmap for Advancements in AI; Introduction to GW IT AI/ML Computing Resources | |5-Year Industry Roadmap for Advancements in AI; Introduction to GW IT AI/ML Computing Resources | ||
|Isaac Williamson, Glen MacLachlan | |Isaac Williamson<sup>4</sup>, Glen MacLachlan<sup>5</sup> | ||
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|10:00 am | |10:00 am | ||
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|10:15 am | |10:15 am | ||
|AI/ML in biomedical sciences lecture | |AI/ML in biomedical sciences lecture | ||
|Patrick McNeely | |Patrick McNeely<sup>6</sup> | ||
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|11:40 am | |11:40 am | ||
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|1:30 pm | |1:30 pm | ||
|AI/ML lecture and hands-on | |AI/ML lecture and hands-on | ||
|Ryan Watkins | |Ryan Watkins<sup>7</sup> | ||
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|2:00 pm | |2:00 pm | ||
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|Pat McNeely and Ryan Watkins | |Pat McNeely and Ryan Watkins | ||
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<sup>1</sup>Research Assoc. Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, SMHS, GW | |||
<sup>2</sup>Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, SMHS, GW | |||
<sup>3</sup>Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, SMHS, GW | |||
<sup>4</sup>HPC and AI Sales, Lenovo | |||
<sup>5</sup>Asst. Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, SMHS, GW | |||
<sup>6</sup>HPC Systems Architect | AI Infrastructure, Research Technology Services, GWIT | |||
<sup>7</sup>Professor, Graduate School of Education and Human Development; Assoc. Director, GW Trustworthy AI | |||
== Organizing Committee == | == Organizing Committee == | ||
Raja Mazumder<sup>1</sup>, Patrick McNeely<sup>1</sup>, Ryan Watkins<sup>2</sup>, Glen MacLachlan<sup>3</sup>, Rubeel Iqbal<sup>3</sup>, Anelia Horvath<sup>1</sup>, Jewel Dias<sup>1</sup> | Raja Mazumder<sup>1</sup>, Patrick McNeely<sup>1</sup>, Ryan Watkins<sup>2</sup>, Glen MacLachlan<sup>3</sup>, Rubeel Iqbal<sup>3</sup>, Anelia Horvath<sup>1</sup>, Jewel Dias<sup>1</sup> | ||
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<sup>1</sup>Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, SMHS, GW | <sup>1</sup>Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, SMHS, GW | ||
<sup>2</sup> | <sup>2</sup>Graduate School of Education and Human Development | ||
<sup>3</sup>Research Technology Services, GWIT | |||
Voulenteers: Ali Mutasim, Jennifer Oneill | |||
Latest revision as of 12:18, 15 August 2026
This full-day bootcamp provides an intensive introduction to artificial intelligence applications in biomedical research. Participants will gain practical experience with modern AI methods and learn how these tools can be applied across research and development workflows.
The program is designed to move beyond basic usage. Attendees will learn how to run and evaluate their own models, understand the underlying principles of AI systems, and begin integrating these approaches into real biomedical research projects. By the end of the session, participants will have a clear pathway for transitioning from basic users of AI tools to advanced practitioners, and potentially developers, capable of building and adapting AI-driven solutions within the biomedical research ecosystem.
Program Information
Date: Friday, August 21
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Ross Hall, Himmelfarb Library - Rooms 102 -103B
Anyone with a valid GW ID can register. You need to be logged into your browser with your GW credentials to access the form.
Attendance at one mandatory Zoom/in-person information session is required for all in-person attendees. Participants must attend either the August 10 session from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM or the August 12 session from 4:00-5:00 PM. Zoom details will be sent two weeks before the session date. Because space is limited, participants who do not attend one of the required sessions may be removed from the in-person program and placed in the online group.
Sponsors: Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (GW) | McCormick Genomic and Proteomic Center (GW) | Lenovo
Draft Agenda
All times are in Eastern Standard Time.
| Time (ET) | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am | Registration desk open | Jewel Dias1, Raja Mazumder2 |
| 8:45 am | Logistics and welcome | Jewel Dias1, Raja Mazumder2 |
| 9:00 am | Introduction: Need of AI/ML in biomedical research | Anelia Horvath3 |
| 9:15 am | 5-Year Industry Roadmap for Advancements in AI; Introduction to GW IT AI/ML Computing Resources | Isaac Williamson4, Glen MacLachlan5 |
| 10:00 am | Coffee break | |
| 10:15 am | AI/ML in biomedical sciences lecture | Patrick McNeely6 |
| 11:40 am | Hands-on model generation | Patrick McNeely |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:30 pm | AI/ML lecture and hands-on | Ryan Watkins7 |
| 2:00 pm | Using HPC & Ollama in research | Ryan Watkins |
| 3:00 pm | Coffee break | |
| 3:15 pm | Building AI Harness for your research | Ryan Watkins |
| 4:00 pm | Wrap up and/or hackathon | Pat McNeely and Ryan Watkins |
1Research Assoc. Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, SMHS, GW
2Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, SMHS, GW
3Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, SMHS, GW
4HPC and AI Sales, Lenovo
5Asst. Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, SMHS, GW
6HPC Systems Architect | AI Infrastructure, Research Technology Services, GWIT
7Professor, Graduate School of Education and Human Development; Assoc. Director, GW Trustworthy AI
Organizing Committee
Raja Mazumder1, Patrick McNeely1, Ryan Watkins2, Glen MacLachlan3, Rubeel Iqbal3, Anelia Horvath1, Jewel Dias1
1Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, SMHS, GW
2Graduate School of Education and Human Development
3Research Technology Services, GWIT
Voulenteers: Ali Mutasim, Jennifer Oneill