AI in Cancer Research and Care: Friend or Foe?

Friday, September 25, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

Join leading oncologists, artificial intelligence scientists and research pioneers for a discussion about how machine learning is transforming patient outcomes, streamlining drug discovery and rewriting clinical workflows. Hosted buffet precedes the session starting at 4 p.m.

Panelists: Christian Capitini, Christoph Lee, Irene Ong, Pallavi Tiwari

Moderator: Rebecca Ribley

Sponsor: Presented by UW Health-Carbone Cancer Center

Location: Shannon Hall, Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.

Tickets: Celebration of Journalism, 5-Day Pass or Friday Admission

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