(l-r) Drs. Umah, Heersink and AmoaTwo physician-scientist trainees in the Department of Pathology participated in the UAB Global Health Symposium on October 29 and 30. Falone Amoa, M.D., M.S., a PGY5 and Ph.D. candidate in the laboratory of Upender Manne, Ph.D., M.S., and Chiamaka Umah, M.D., PGY3, participated in a range of engaging sessions to gain insights into innovative applications of artificial intelligence across diagnostics, health systems, disease surveillance, and more.

The symposium offered unique opportunities for attendees to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of global health. The event highlighted both the potential to improve health outcomes and the challenges that must be addressed to ensure meaningful impact across diverse settings. 

"We had the honor of meeting Dr. Marnix E. and Mrs. Mary Heersink and reuniting with our mentor, Dr. Alan Tita," Amoa said. "It was a wonderful event!"

The goal of the event was to give attendees a broader understanding of how AI can be leveraged to support more efficient, accessible and equitable health solutions around the world. The symposium sparked collaboration, inspired new ideas and equipped participants with tools and perspectives to advance their work in global health.(l-r) Drs. Ralph Welborn, Falone Amoa, Chiamaka Umah, and Mrs. Mary Heersink

"It was certainly an enlightening experience for us," said Umah. "I'm already looking forward to next year's symposium."

The 2025 UAB Global Health Symposium was co-hosted by the UAB Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation and the UAB Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health. The symposium took place at the Marnix E. Heersink Conference Center.