We are living in an era where the line between science fiction and clinical reality is blurring. "Moonshot Medicine" is no longer just a hypothetical ambition; it is happening right now through living cell therapies, AI-driven diagnostics, and personalized vaccines. But as these revolutionary treatments advance, critical questions emerge: How do we scale these innovations? Who gets access to them? And how do we train the next generation to lead this charge?
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Featured Panelists:
Giovanni Cacciamani, MD, FEBU, Associate Professor of Research Urology & Radiology; Vice-Chair, Research Council; Director, Residents Research; Director, AI Center @USC Urology
Linda Ko, MD, FACS, Professor of Family Medicine and Population and Public Health Sciences
Vice Chair for Research, Department of Family Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Moderator:
Clara Lajonchere, PhD, Adjunct Professor, Neurology in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Program Advisor of the MS in Genetic Counseling Program, Human Genetics
Clara Lajonchere, PhD is the Deputy Director for the UCLA Institute for Precision Health, Co-Director of the Clinical Neurogenetic Research Program, and Adjunct Professor of Neurology in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Lajonchere’s background reflects a wide range of professional, clinical, and research activities across central nervous system disorders. She has spent her career on cross-cutting issues in psychiatric genetics and translational medicine. Through the UCLA Institute for Precision Health, Dr. Lajonchere is working collaboratively with thought leaders across the state of California to advance precision medicine and improve outcomes for patients. She currently serves as chair of the California Precision Medicine Advisory Council for the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
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Giovanni Cacciamani, MD, FEBU, Associate Professor of Research Urology & Radiology; Vice-Chair, Research Council; Director, Residents Research; Director, AI Center @USC Urology
Dr Giovanni Cacciamani is a urologist and surgeon-scientist, recognized internationally for his contributions to oncological diseases, patient safety, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare. He is an Associate Professor of Urology and Radiology Research at the University of Southern California (USC), USA and serves as the Director of the Artificial Intelligence Center for Surgical and Clinical Applications in Urology with cutting-edge research initiatives at the intersection of urology, technology, and clinical innovation. Dr Cacciamani is also actively involved in shaping the future of AI and digital health in urology on a global scale. He chairs the Young Academic Urologists (YAU) UroTechnology and Digital Healthcare Group of the European Association of Urology (EAU), a role through which he promotes technological advancements and digital transformation in the field of Urology. He serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Urology, for the section on Innovation and AI.
Linda Ko, MD, FACS, Professor of Family Medicine and Population and Public Health Sciences
Vice Chair for Research, Department of Family Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Dr. Ko is a Professor of Family Medicine and Population and Public Health Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) at the University of Southern California (USC), and the Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Family Medicine at USC. She is a Full Member of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and the inaugural Director of the Dissemination and Implementation Program at the Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute ('USC CTSI'). She has a broad background in behavioral science with specific training and experience in behavioral interventions, dissemination and implementation science, and participatory research approach. She has led multiple NIH (R24 MD008068, U01 MD010540-01, OT2HD107544-01) and CDC-funded trials (U48DP006398-01-01) to improve health outcomes in populations underrepresented in research. She has also mentored numerous early-career faculty to successfully build their research programs and be promoted through career ranks. She has published over 100 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals on topics of multi-level interventions, dissemination and implementation, and participatory research approach.