Hosted by the Data Science Institute, Columbia University
Artificial Intelligence systems are reshaping the landscape of modern medicine and scientific research.
With such transformation comes a critical provocation: How do we ensure AI governance remains ethical and trustworthy, rather than merely compliant?
This kickoff event of the "Reprogramming Governance" series brings together a multidisciplinary panel of experts in AI ethics, healthcare, and law to explore the frameworks and oversight mechanisms necessary to ensure that AI serves the interests of patients and society at large.
This event is part of the Frontiers in Data Science and AI initiative at the Data Science Institute, Columbia University— Reprogramming Governance: Ethical AI in Science and Health Series
Agenda
Friday, October 9, 2026
8:30 AM: Check-in
9:00 AM: Introduction & Opening Provocation: Sandra Soo-Jin Lee, Chief of the Division of Ethics and Professor of Medical Humanities and Ethics, Columbia University (15 min)
9:15 AM: AI and Health Grounding: Noémie Elhadad, Chair and Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics, Vice Dean for AI Initiatives for the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University (15 min)
9:30 AM: Presentation: Glenn Cohen, Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology & Bioethics, Harvard University (30 min)
10:00 AM: Presentation: Michelle Mello, Professor of Law and Health Policy, Stanford University (30 min)
10:30 AM: Coffee Break (30 min)
10:45 AM: Panel Discussion: Governing AI in Health, with all speakers listed above (60 min)
11:45 AM: Panel Q&A (45 min)
12:30 PM: Lunch Reception (60 min)
1:30 PM: Event Ends