2nd Annual AI Retreat
Friday, November 20, 8:30am-4pm in Levin Hall - come join Center for AI’s second Annual AI Retreat!
All staff and faculty are invited to come hear reviews of the past year’s progress, provide input on your AI wants and needs, and help to re-align our strategic vision and priorities across administration, research, education, and clinical missions.
Retreat agenda includes interactive breakout sessions and a keynote address. We hope to see you there!
Parking Information
Off-site UTMB team members can contact Penney for parking information in advance.
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Event Contacts
At UTMB, we are committed to advancing healthcare through the power of artificial intelligence. As part of our ongoing mission to innovate and improve patient care, research, and operational efficiency, we are excited to announce two groundbreaking developments: the launch of the UTMB Artificial Intelligence Council and the appointment of Dr. Peter McCaffrey as our inaugural Chief AI Officer. These initiatives represent a significant step forward in integrating AI across our clinical, research, educational, and operational efforts. By fostering collaboration and innovation, we aim to harness the transformative potential of AI to drive improvements in healthcare delivery, accelerate research breakthroughs, and enhance our overall institutional performance. Join us on this exciting journey as we embrace the future of AI-driven healthcare innovation.
AI Leadership
Dr. Peter McCaffrey, VP, Chief Digital Officer
Dr. Peter McCaffrey is the inaugural Chief Digital Officer at UTMB, where he leads the institution's Artificial Intelligence initiatives to enhance education, research, clinical outcomes, and operational efficiencies. He has been with UTMB since 2018, serving as the Director of Laboratory Information Services, Pathology Informatics, Bioinformatics and AI, and an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Pathology and Radiology. Dr. McCaffrey holds a Medical Degree from Johns Hopkins University, a Master’s in Biomedical Data Science from Stanford University, and a Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence from Stanford. He has been recognized as a Texas Monthly SuperDoctors Rising Star for four consecutive years and is the author of An Introduction to Healthcare Informatics: Building Data-Driven Tools. His work includes pioneering AI-driven healthcare solutions and co-chairing the University of Texas Healthcare AI Collaborative, advancing AI in healthcare across the UT System.
