Friday Reading Group Meeting

[Tatev Vardanyan]

Dear friends,

This Friday, together with YSU AI Lab we are hosting Dr. Harutyun Shahumyan for a seminar on his work on Towards Ethical AI: Understanding, Evaluating, and Mitigating Bias in Healthcare. 

About the seminar

The seminar will address the critical and complex issue of AI bias in healthcare, highlighting how algorithmic systems can inadvertently reinforce disparities in medical treatment and outcomes. Through a dive into the origins and mechanisms of bias in AI models, the session will explore how data quality, model design, and systemic factors contribute to unequal performance across patient groups. Attendees will gain practical insights into evaluating and mitigating bias, with a focus on promoting group fairness and ensuring that AI-driven healthcare solutions are both ethical and effective.

About the Speaker: 

Dr. Harutyun Shahumyan, a Marie Curie Alumni and Senior Director of Data Science at Optum Ireland. With a background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, geospatial modelling, and statistics, Harutyun has worked at leading organizations and research institutions including United Health Group, USAID, the University of Cambridge, University of Maryland, and University College Dublin. He holds a PhD in Applied Statistics and has authored over 50 academic papers. At Optum Ireland, his current work focuses on advancing AI to improve healthcare quality and patient satisfaction in the United States.

Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: YSU Krisp-AI Lab

Looking forward to seeing you!

Regards,
Tatev

[Tatev Vardanyan]

Dear community, 

Reminding about today's reading group meeting. 

See details below.

Tatev