Indiana CTSI artificial intelligence workshop series features Regenstrief and IU experts

Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute is presenting a workshop series on artificial intelligence (AI) to bridge the gap between novice users and advanced applications while fostering collaboration and practical hands-on learning.

The series opened on Wednesday, July 30, with Shaun Grannis, M.D., M.S., vice president, data and analytics, Regenstrief Institute and professor of family medicine, the Indiana University School of Medicine. More than 260 people attending virtually and in person. Dr. Grannis’ presentation can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsI861e8rgI.

Upcoming presentations, with in-person attendance at Regenstrief Institute, 1101 W. 10^th St., Indianapolis, and online attendance, include:

• August 6, 2025, at noon | AI in the Research Workflow: Practical Applications of Large Language Models Across the Stages of Research.
  • Presenter: Kosali Simon, PhD, M.A., Register Now. Dr. Simon is a research scientist at Regenstrief Institute and a professor at Indiana University, Bloomington, O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
• September 17, 2025, at noon | AI and Research Ethics: Moving Beyond “New Tools, Old Rules.”
  • Presenter: Peter Schwartz, MD, PhD. Dr. Schwartz is a professor of medicine and bioethics, the IU School of Medicine, and a professor of philosophy, IU Indianapolis School of Liberal Arts.
• October 29, 2025, at noon | AI in Qualitative Research.
  • Presenter: Rachel Patzer, PhD, MPH, president and chief executive officer and research scientist, Regenstrief Institute; and a professor of surgery at the IU School of Medicine and a professor at the IU Indianapolis Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health.
• November 18, 2025, at noon | Participant Messaging Using AI for Study Marketing.
  • Presenters: Lynsey Delp and Melissa Pangelinan, PhD, Associate Professor, Fairbanks School of Public Health and director, All IN for Health, Indiana CTSI.

For current information about the series, access AI Workshop Series – Indiana CTSI. Questions can be sent to Medina Sydykanova at msydyka@regenstrief.org.