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On Thursday, January 22nd (2:00 PM ET), the Herbert and Florence Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics welcomes Romain Lopez, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Biology, NYU. Seminar hosted by Elham Azizi. The seminar will take place in person in Fairchil 700 (Morningside Heights campus). If you wish to attend the seminar remotely, please register using the following link: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/cALY4jaBRyeISb58zd7QnQ   Title: TBA Abstract: TBA Bio: Romain Lopez is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Biology in the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at NYU. Dr. Lopez's research focuses on advancing machine learning and computational biology with the goal of enhancing understanding of cellular processes, and of transforming drug discovery.   If you would like to meet one-on-one (possibility via zoom) or attend the lunch or dinner with the speaker, please contact the event organizer.

WELCOME TO THE ROBERT N. BUTLER COLUMBIA AGING CENTER VIRTUAL SERIES | AI + HEALTHY LONGEVITY Click here for full listing of the Columbia Aging Center "AI + Healthy Longevity" Seminar Series Our current series is dedicated to "AI + Healthy Longevity." The rise of artificial intelligence is set to transform health research, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation, accuracy, and efficiency. As AI becomes more deeply integrated into research and healthcare, its applications hold the power to unlock new ways of improving health outcomes across the life course – particularly in later life. From predicting risks to preventing disease and preserving function, the use of AI to promote healthy longevity is only just beginning.  Yet alongside these opportunities come important challenges: ensuring data quality, promoting transparency, and addressing ethical concerns.  The Columbia Aging Center’s 2025–2026 virtual seminar series, AI + Healthy Longevity, will spotlight these critical issues. Through cutting-edge talks by leading experts – from population health to medical sciences –this series will explore how AI is shaping the future of aging research and advancing the quest for healthier, longer lives. Join us ONLINE on January 29 at noon, for the next in a series focusing on the applications of AI in aging. Details and registration link below. THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026, 12:00-1:00 PM ET SpeechCARE: Advancing Early Detection of Cognitive Impairment through Multimodal Speech Processing Maryam Zolnoori, PhD Assistant Professor of Health Sciences (in Nursing) Columbia School of Nursing VIA ZOOM | REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/Jan29CAC