Ellison Institute CEO David Agus tells LA Health Commission AI can speed diagnoses, drug design and expand access Dr. David Agus told the Los Angeles Health Commission that artificial intelligence is accelerating drug discovery, enabling faster diagnostics and could democratize care by making complex imaging and records analysis cheaper and more widely available; commissioners pressed on bias, security and potential worker impacts.

AI is revolutionizing healthcare by speeding up drug discovery and diagnoses, but experts warn of potential biases and workforce impacts.

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Progress is made when women claim their rightful place as leaders and decision-makers. As women physicians, your contributions continue to reshape healthcare and society.

What barrier will you break through this week? 🌟

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Today we honour the trailblazing women who reshaped Canadian society. As women physicians, how will you advance equality and empower others this week? 🌟

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Dr. Nadine Caron is Canada’s first First Nations woman general surgeon. She champions Indigenous health and co-leads the UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health. 🧡
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Annual Women in Medicine Lectureship
Join us for a special screening of "1001 Cuts" followed by a conversation with Dr. Sarah Temkin about the film’s themes and impact.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, 7 PM ET
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Black newborns are more likely to survive when cared for by Black doctors. Let that sink in.
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The Bigger Picture
This research is just the beginning. The lack of studies on racial and ethnic bias and the absence of intervention research highlights a critical need for action. We call for a more inclusive and solution-focused research agenda in medicine! 🌍📢 #EquityInMedicine #AcademicResearch

🚨 New research alert! 🚨 Our latest study, published in BMJ Open, explores gender, race, and ethnicity biases experienced by hospital physicians. We conducted an umbrella review to map the evidence and highlight key gaps. Read more here bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjo...

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New York Senate passes bills on prenatal testing and anti-bias training for medical students Senate approves measures to enhance prenatal test awareness and require bias training in medicine.

New York lawmakers are taking bold steps to transform healthcare by mandating prenatal test awareness and anti-bias training for medical professionals.

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Not sure why hormone therapy is not an automatic convo post hysterectomy. I know several women with a similar story. It should be common practice for physicians to discuss HT options. #equityinmedicine