Dear ISACA Auckland Chapter Members,
The ISACA Auckland Chapter is pleased to announce our next after-hours hybrid event, to be held from 5pm to 8pm (NZDT) on Monday, April 14,2025.
Topic:
Artificial Intelligence in Dementia Care: Transforming Diagnosis, Drug Discovery, and Personalized Medicine
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are revolutionizing dementia care, reshaping diagnosis, drug discovery, and personalized treatment with unparalleled accuracy and scalability. This presentation delves into AI-driven approaches for analyzing multimodal datasets encompassing neuroimaging, genetic biomarkers, clinical parameters, and demographic profiles to enhance early detection and monitoring of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), Frontotemporal Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, and Vascular Dementia. Cutting-edge algorithms, including Vision Transformers, Graph Neural Networks, and Spiking Neural Networks, uncover intricate disease patterns, enabling precision medicine strategies tailored to individual needs. Additionally, this talk addresses the challenges of AI adoption in clinical settings, including model interpretability, data privacy, and validation. Ethical considerations and the development of equitable AI frameworks ensuring global accessibility are also explored. By leveraging state-of-the-art AI techniques, this research not only accelerates therapeutic breakthroughs but also lays the foundation for the future of dementia research and patient-centered care. These advancements mark a pivotal shift in healthcare, redefining dementia management and improving the quality of life for millions worldwide.
Speaker:
Helena Bahrami - Ph.D.at AUT and Founder at Helium AI Solutions
Dr. Helena Bahrami is a leading expert in brain-inspired AI, specializing in Spiking Neural Networks and quantum-inspired deep learning. She is the Founder of Helium AI Solutions and a researcher at Auckland University of Technology, where she pioneers AI-driven solutions for neurodegenerative disease diagnosis and drug discovery. Dr. Bahrami collaborates globally, applying AI to precision medicine and targeted cancer therapies using genetic data.
As an industry innovator, she bridges healthcare and technology by developing transformative AI applications. Committed to equity, she integrates AI and 3D visualization techniques to create accessible health solutions. Her groundbreaking contributions continue to shape the future of healthcare through cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and pioneering AI applications in medicine.
Venue
- On-site Location Address: 180-2045 (cap 76), Unitec Mt Albert Campus, Building 180/139 Carrington Road, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025, New Zealand
- Online
Agenda (NZDT)
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5:00 pm Networking and Light Dinner (In Person Only)
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5:30pm Introductions
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5:40pm Event Presentation (Online and In Person)
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6:20pm Q&A (Online and In Person)
- 6:40pm Break and Networking
- 7:00pm AI & GenAI workshop 101 (In Person Only)
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8:00pm Closing
Note: AI & GenAI workshop 101 information will share via email when the event is closer.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge, network with like-minded professionals, and advance your career. Whether you attend in person or online, this event promises to be a valuable experience for all participants.
Registration
ISACA Auckland members or non-members can register for the event through the official ISACA website by:
- 12:00 PM on Friday, April 11th, 2025, if you are attending in-person and virtually
A link to the webinar will be shared with all registered attendees. Online attendees can join the event from 4 pm NZDT onwards on April 14th,2025.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Regards,
Abby Zhang
Vice President
ISACA Auckland