OBI Public Talk: AI in Brain Health Advances

In this dynamic panel discussion, part of the Breakthroughs in Brain Science series, experts will reveal how artificial intelligence is unlocking groundbreaking insights into brain health-taking us beyond what was once thought possible. The ‘AI in Brain Health Advances’ conversation will spotlight OBI’s Centre for Analytics as a driving force in harnessing deep learning and AI to accelerate discoveries and transform the future of brain health.

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Panelists:

  • Dr. Ehsan Amjadian (Ophthalmo Corp., University of Waterloo): Dr. Amjadian is CEO of Ophthalmo Corp. and a faculty member in the Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo. At Ophthalmo he is looking at new ways to detect optic nerve damage. In addition, he has filed multiple patents in the areas of generative & agentic AI, data protection, finance & climate, and computer vision applications to satellite Images.
  • Dr. Clement Ma (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, University of Toronto): Dr. Ma’s research focuses on developing and applying innovative statistical methods to improve the accuracy and efficiency of clinical trials. As part of this work, he designs new approaches for mental health studies that aim to produce reliable results while minimizing trial length and demands on participants.
  • Dr. Nardin Samuel (Cove Neurosciences, University of Toronto): Dr. Samuel is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cove Neurosciences, a company developing software for advanced brain data analysis in psychiatry and neurology. She is also a resident physician and post-doctoral research scientist at the University of Toronto.

Moderator: Dr. Francis Jeanson, Head of the Ontario Brain Institute’s Centre for Analytics, who leverages his expertise at the intersection of cognitive science and artificial intelligence to drive innovation and impact in healthcare.

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Event Details

Date: November 3, 2025 Time: 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM Location: BMO Education & Conference Centre (Toronto Western Hospital)