‘A Fantastic Opportunity’: MCPHS Celebrates Student Research and Innovation

The conference's theme this year, “Healthcare Assemble,” was carefully chosen to underscore the pivotal role of healthcare professionals, who are often referred to as “superheroes.” Events kicked off with a keynote speech on AI in healthcare by Nikhil Sahni, author of an article on artificial intelligence in US healthcare published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Following his speech, students had the opportunity to ask questions about the future of AI and its practical applications in health.

During the opening remarks, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Caroline Zeind gave a brief overview of the Center for Research and Discovery's accomplishments since its establishment in 2018, including its facilitation of research grants and other support for student projects.

“It's amazing to see what we have accomplished in a little over five years, and I am sure the center will continue to flourish,” Zeind said.

Delia Anderson, Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, also spoke about how the event has continued year after year due to successful collaboration between students and staff.

“For students, this conference provides a fantastic opportunity to learn from peers, network, and gain information,” she said.

Faculty served as evaluators for student projects, asking questions and discussing topics to assign each endeavor an overall score and give feedback. Other events during the day included oral presentations from students and a panel with young alumni.