Day 1 - Hosts Welcome & State of AI

In this session of the 2025 UT System AI Symposium in Healthcare, institutional leaders from across the University of Texas System welcome attendees and outline the strategic importance of artificial intelligence in academic medicine. Speakers include: Dr. Peter Pisters, President, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Dr. Peter McCaffrey, Associate Dean, UT Medical Branch Dr. Jiajie Zhang, Dean, McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics, UTHealth Houston Together, they set the tone for the symposium by reflecting on shared institutional goals, the growth of AI integration across UT campuses, and the critical role of collaboration in building a future-ready academic health system. 📚 Remarks Include: Vision for AI-driven innovation in academic healthcare The importance of cross-campus and industry collaboration UT System’s leadership role in shaping the future of clinical AI An introduction to the symposium’s themes and structure This session frames the strategic priorities and spirit of innovation that underpin the UT System’s approach to AI in healthcare. #UTSystem #AIinHealthcare #AcademicMedicine #UTHealth #DigitalHealth #AI2025 #HealthInnovation #MedicalAI #HealthcareAI