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 Session Abstract – PMWC 2026 Silicon Valley


Track Chair: Sharat Israni, UCSF

PMWC Award Ceremony Honorees
• Regina Barzilay, MIT
• Joe Petro, Microsoft (Dragon)
• Curtis P Langlotz, Stanford

Scaling AI from Radiology to the Entire Health System
• Joe Petro, Microsoft

From Foundation Models to Clinical Digital Twins: AI’s Next Leap in Medical Imaging
• Regina Barzilay, MIT
• Joe Petro, Microsoft
• Curtis P Langlotz, Stanford

Core AI Methods for Precision Medicine Foundation
• Chair: Sharat Israni, UCSF
• James Zou, Stanford
• Regina Barzilay, MIT
• Olivier Gevaert, Stanford

Foundation & Multimodal Models in Precision Medicine

AI-Enhanced Imaging: Radiomics, Radiogenomics & Simulation
• Chair: Chris Hare, Canon Medical
• Ángel Alberich-Bayarri, Quibim
• Kevin Blyth, University of Glasgow

Next-Generation AI for Quantitative Imaging Biomarkers
• Chair: Ángel Alberich-Bayarri, Quibim

Translational Data Science for Drug Development & Precision Trials
• Chair: Janusz Dutkowski, Data4Cure

 Speaker Profile

Ph.D., PHARMD, CTO & NIH Data Scholar 2022-23, UCSF

Biography
Sharat Israni previously was Executive Director, Data Science, at Stanford Medicine. A long serving Technology executive, Sharats teams pioneered the use of Big Data. He served as VP of Data at Yahoo (19992008) and Intuit (201013), which pioneered Big Data Science to reinvent their products. He led Digital Media systems for broadcast interactive TV at Silicon Graphics; and Data teams at IBM and HP. Sharat has been PI for NSF, NIH and RCUK workshops on Data Science topics in Biomedicine, and is a peer reviewer of some scientific journals.


 Speaker Profile

PMWC LUMINARY AWARD
Advanced AI for drug discovery and clinical risk prediction

Ph.D., Professor, MIT

Biography
Regina Barzilay is a pioneering leader in developing machine learning methods for drug discovery and clinical AI. .Her groundbreaking work has produced AI models for early cancer detection and therapeutic discovery that have redefined what is possible in clinical diagnostics and biomedical innovation. At MITs Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and as AI Faculty Lead for the Jameel Clinic, she has advanced methods that detect breast and lung cancer earlier and more accurately, forecast adverse drug effects before human trials, and accelerate the design of novel therapeutics.Her research blends cutting-edge machine learning with a commitment to responsible integration of AI into precision medicine, ensuring these technologies are safe, equitable, and impactful for patients worldwide. Barzilays contributions have earned her numerous honors, including the MacArthur Fellowship, election to the National Academy of Medicine, the National Academy of Engineering and recognition as one of the most influential voices shaping the future of AI in healthcare.


Talk


 Speaker Profile

Executive Director of Business Planning, Canon Medical Informatics

Biography
Chris Hare is an Executive Director of Business Planning at Canon Medical Informatics, a global leader in medical diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT solutions. With over 15 years of experience in the healthcare and life science industry, he has a proven track record of driving strategic vision, business growth, and portfolio expansion across diverse markets and technologies. Chris's core competencies include corporate strategy, business development, MA, product management, and emerging technologies such as AI, genomics, and precision medicine. He has led and contributed to multiple corporate initiatives that have resulted in significant revenue growth, market penetration, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage for Canon Medical and its subsidiaries. He is passionate about leveraging his technical and business expertise to create innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for all people.


Talk
Radiomics Radiogenomics: Harnessing Precision Imaging for Oncology
Step into the future of medical imaging and consider the transformative impact of precision medicine, where radiology, pathology, oncology, and data science converge to deliver personalized cancer care. Discover how radiomics and radiogenomics are redefining cancer diagnosis and explore the integration of advanced imaging, AI, and molecular data to deliver personalized lung cancer treatment.


 Speaker Profile

Ph.D., CEO, Quibim

Biography
Angel Alberich-Bayarris has 15 years of experience in the field of medical imaging and computer vision,he possesses deep knowledge of the challenges and opportunities in diagnostics and drug development. He has worked in the development of several algorithms for Imaging Biomarkers analysis that promoted the creation of the company QUIBIM (Quantitative Imaging Biomarkers in Medicine), focused in the creation of a platform for the analysis of Imaging Biomarkers. Alberich-Bayarri is the author of more than 100 articles in prestigious international journals, author of 20 book chapters and editor of 2 books. He is the inventor of 7 patents and has received numerous international awards for his innovative work, including the MIT Innovators Under 35 in 2015.


 Speaker Profile

PMWC LUMINARY AWARD
Scaling Dragon and DAX Copilot to improve clinical practice

Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Health & Life Sciences Solutions and Platform, Microsoft

Biography
Joe Petro leads the development of the Dragon portfolio, DAX Copilot, and Dragon Copilot. He has been central in bringing ambient clinical documentation to scale across health systems, advancing AI-driven solutions that reduce clinician burden and improve patient care. With a career spanning leadership roles in healthcare technology and product innovation, he has guided the integration of Nuance into Microsoft’s Health & Life Sciences strategy, positioning AI as a cornerstone of modern clinical workflows.


 Speaker Profile

PMWC LUMINARY AWARD

M.D., Ph.D., Senior Associate Vice Provost for Research, Stanford U.

Biography
Dr. Langlotz is Professor of Radiology, Medicine, and Biomedical Data Science, and Senior Associate Vice Provost for Research at Stanford University. He also serves as Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Imaging (AIMI Center), which comprises over 250 faculty at Stanford who conduct interdisciplinary machine learning research to promote health. Dr. Langlotz's laboratory develops machine learning methods to detect disease and eliminate diagnostic errors. He has led many national and international efforts to improve medical imaging, including the RadLex terminology standard and the Medical Imaging and Data Resource Center (MIDRC), a U.S. national imaging research resource.


Talk
The Future of AI in Medical Imaging
We will learn how AI will change the practice of medical imaging using current examples from the research laboratory, assess the shortcomings of AI that will limit the application of these new methods, and predict the effects of AI on the radiologist workforce.


 Speaker Profile

M.D., Ph.D., Senior Associate Vice Provost for Research, Stanford U.

Biography
Dr. Langlotz is Professor of Radiology, Medicine, and Biomedical Data Science, and Senior Associate Vice Provost for Research at Stanford University. He also serves as Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Imaging (AIMI Center), which comprises over 250 faculty at Stanford who conduct interdisciplinary machine learning research to promote health. Dr. Langlotz's laboratory develops machine learning methods to detect disease and eliminate diagnostic errors. He has led many national and international efforts to improve medical imaging, including the RadLex terminology standard and the Medical Imaging and Data Resource Center (MIDRC), a U.S. national imaging research resource.


 Speaker Profile

M.D., Professor of Respiratory Medicine in Glasgow, U. of Glasgow

Biography
Kevin Blyth is Professor of Respiratory Medicine in Glasgow.Following completion of Internal and Respiratory Medicine training and the award of an MD in Magnetic Resonance Imaging he was appointed as a Consultant in 2009.He splits his time between the CRUK Beatson InstituteUniversity of Glasgow and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he leads the Glasgow Pleural Disease Unit.He founded and is Director of the Macmillan Scottish Mesothelioma Network, which coordinates clinical care and access to clinical trials for Mesothelioma patients in Scotland.He is an NHS Scotland Research (NRS) Senior Research Fellow and leads a translational research program focused on pleural disease and thoracic malignancy, and has a particular interest in Mesothelioma.He is Principal Investigator of the CRUK PREDICT-Meso International Accelerator Network.


 Speaker Profile

M.D., Ph.D., Senior Associate Vice Provost for Research, Stanford U.

Biography
Dr. Langlotz is Professor of Radiology, Medicine, and Biomedical Data Science, and Senior Associate Vice Provost for Research at Stanford University. He also serves as Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Imaging (AIMI Center), which comprises over 250 faculty at Stanford who conduct interdisciplinary machine learning research to promote health. Dr. Langlotz's laboratory develops machine learning methods to detect disease and eliminate diagnostic errors. He has led many national and international efforts to improve medical imaging, including the RadLex terminology standard and the Medical Imaging and Data Resource Center (MIDRC), a U.S. national imaging research resource.


 Speaker Profile

Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Health & Life Sciences Solutions and Platform, Microsoft

Biography
Joe Petro leads the development of the Dragon portfolio, DAX Copilot, and Dragon Copilot. He has been central in bringing ambient clinical documentation to scale across health systems, advancing AI-driven solutions that reduce clinician burden and improve patient care. With a career spanning leadership roles in healthcare technology and product innovation, he has guided the integration of Nuance into Microsofts Health Life Sciences strategy, positioning AI as a cornerstone of modern clinical workflows.


 Speaker Profile

Ph.D., Professor, MIT

Biography
Regina Barzilay is a pioneering leader in developing machine learning methods for drug discovery and clinical AI. .Her groundbreaking work has produced AI models for early cancer detection and therapeutic discovery that have redefined what is possible in clinical diagnostics and biomedical innovation. At MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and as AI Faculty Lead for the Jameel Clinic, she has advanced methods that detect breast and lung cancer earlier and more accurately, forecast adverse drug effects before human trials, and accelerate the design of novel therapeutics. Her research blends cutting-edge machine learning with a commitment to responsible integration of AI into precision medicine, ensuring these technologies are safe, equitable, and impactful for patients worldwide. Barzilay’s contributions have earned her numerous honors, including the MacArthur Fellowship, election to the National Academy of Medicine, the National Academy of Engineering and recognition as one of the most influential voices shaping the future of AI in healthcare.


 Speaker Profile

Eng.D., Global Senior Program Manager, Canon Medical Research Eu

Biography
A Global HealthTech Executive specializing in AI innovation and digital transformation, Dr. Alexander (Sandy) Weir brings over 25 years of experience leading cutting-edge initiatives across public and private sectors. His leadership has spanned start-ups and enterprise environments, positioning him as a key figure in scaling AI-driven platforms, modernizing healthcare systems, and aligning technology with strategic business goals. As a Global Senior Program Manager at Canon Medical Research Europe, Dr. Weir directed multi-million-pound global programs in AI and precision informatics, helping to establish Canons AI Centre of Excellence and steering complex product development lifecycles. He also led health IT governance frameworks, integrating next-gen diagnostics, NLP, and bioinformatics across global RD teams. Sandy holds an Eng.D in Applied Photonics and a B.Eng. in Electrical Electronic Engineering, both from Heriot-Watt University. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and research committee member with the Scottish Funding Council, and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow.


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