Event Recap: Academicians as Entrepreneurs – The Intersection between HIT and Innovation
A 90-minute virtual panel explored how academic leaders are driving innovation at the crossroads of health information technology and entrepreneurship, featuring experts from UBC, Columbia, Harvard, and beyond.
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Academicians as Entrepreneurs – The Intersection between HIT and Innovation
On March 27, 2025, a 90-minute virtual panel brought together leading voices at the intersection of academia, health information technology (HIT), and entrepreneurship. Hosted by AcademyHealth’s Health IT Interest Group (HIT IG), the session featured distinguished professors who are also accomplished entrepreneurs in big data, digital health, AI, and machine learning.
Panelists shared insights into their dual roles, offering unique perspectives on navigating the challenges of innovation and implementing cutting-edge solutions in real-world healthcare settings. The discussion highlighted the evolving landscape of health services research (HSR) and the pivotal role of HIT in transforming healthcare.
Panelists:
- Ilker Hacihaliloglu, PhD – CTO, PONS; Faculty, University of British Columbia (UBC)
- John J. Doyle, DrPH, MPH – Chief Scientific Officer and President, Consulting Services, Fortrea; Faculty, Columbia University
- Nicolle M. Gatto, PhD, MPH – Chief Scientific Officer, Aetion; Faculty, Columbia University
- Paul A. Keown, MD, DSc, MBA, FACP, FASN, FAST, FRCP, FRCPC, FRCPath, FRSC, FRSB – Founder & Director, Syreon Corporation/Institute; Faculty, UBC
- Rich E. Gliklich, MD – Founder and Chairman, OM1; Faculty, Harvard Medical School
- Stan Kachnowski, PhD – Director, HITLAB; Faculty, Columbia Business School and IIT
- Kelly H. Zou, PhD – Head, GMARWE, Viatris; Founder, AI4Purpose
Event Information:
📅 Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (ET)
💻 Format: Virtual (free registration)
📣 Original Announcement: LinkedIn Post
Non-Financial Co-Sponsors:
- AcademyHealth – Health IT Interest Group (HIT IG)
- American Statistical Association – SPAIG Committee & NYC Metro Chapter
- AI4Purpose
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