Tuesday October 17, 3:15pm-4:30pm CT Attendees to the AI and LLMs Learning Community session participated in an open mic discussion on the impact of newly established policy topics around AI and LLM (e.g. what is needed in policies to address using AI effectively, fairly, safely, in grantmaking and patient engagement to advance our missions), and resources the NIH policy, the JAMA study, etc) on the research environment. The session also discussed additional topics of interest suggested by HRA members - either before or during the session and in the running AI & LLM Learning Community Google Doc. Learning Community Co-Chairs Jennifer Hall,... read more →
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If you are not happy with the results below please do another searchMonday October 16, 1:30pm-2:45pm CT How can funders move more of their funded research towards clinical relevance? This session explored specific things philanthropic funders can do to increase the likelihood of improving patient outcomes. It included a contextual update on how the research, regulatory, and commercial landscapes are changing, and how this might shift the highest impact funding opportunities for foundations. It focused on how funders can help drive research findings into clinical practice, including strategies to empower stakeholders throughout the pipeline to work across cultural and professional boundaries. Relevant resources shared by Chris Austin after the session: National Center... read more →
In the second Open Mic meeting of the AI & LLM Learning Community, the group discussed updates regarding policy changes for AI in peer review and at their organizations, as well began a discussion regarding AI in patient-facing settings. The following articles were sent ahead of the call or shared during the session as a guide to current uses and issues in the space. Medical AI chatbots: are they safe to talk to patients? Machine learning for improved clinical management of cancers of unknown primary LLMs get a medical education Large language model AI chatbots require approval as medical devices NIH: If My Institution... read more →
The first call of the newly formed AI and LLMs Learning Community was a discussion around policy development, implementation, and compliance, as well future events, including a possible breakout session at the Fall 2023 HRA Members Meeting (Chicago, Il). The policy discussion focused on the new NIH peer review and AI policy that was released on June 23, 2023, which can be found at the following links: https://www.csr.nih.gov/reviewmatters/2023/06/23/using-ai-in-peer-review-is-a-breach-of-confidentiality/ https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-23-149.html Artificial Intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) have the potential to be a revolutionary technology, producing seismic shifts to people's work and health. Already these tools are being used in the... read more →
Dear HRA members, Happy Summer! HRA will continue to host events throughout the summer, though with less frequency. Upcoming events are listed below, as are links to new resources. Included in those resources are 3 of our newest types of resources - “Key Ideas.” Check them out! Also - please help me welcome our newest HRA member organization –The Critical Path Institute’s (C-Path) Translational Therapeutics Accelerator (TRxA)! Upcoming Events Book Club (This Wednesday!! 6/28/2023 11am-12pm ET) Register here The book club will be discussing ‘Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty’ by Patrick Radden... read more →
The Explore the Value of Open (EVO) Program hosted a webinar on the topics listed below: Reviewed expanded policy worksheet(Kristen Ratan added columns for OSTP Nelson member guidance, NIH Guidance and added examples/comments) Steps towards a data sharing strategy Developing your policies Policy worksheet and decision matrix (updated) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1z7zUPcAcCe8t7342PPta8DFZChtOA57urbp6axizWZ0/edit#gid=0 Alzheimer’s Association as a case study TWCF as a case study Supporting grantees Tracking and monitoring Reported out on data sharing consultative sessions and call for the next cohort
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) have the potential to be a revolutionary technology, producing seismic shifts to people's work and health. Already these tools are being used in the biomedical sciences for speeding diagnosis, identifying new therapies, and writing scientific publications and grants. This learning community will explore how funders can best navigate this rapidly changing landscape by sharing tools, use cases, and resources. This includes how AI and LLMs are being utilized in science and philanthropy, how they can be leveraged by HRA members, and what members need to be aware of with respect to this exciting... read more →
Tuesday March 21, 11:15am-12:30pm PT While traditional research funding methods are still the predominate method used by HRA members, a growing number of members use non-traditional models. In this session we heard from funders who have developed new ways to address gaps and needs in the research funding landscape, and explore the innovative new programs they have designed along with lessons learned in implementation. Moderator Lara Bethke, PhD Chief Science Officer | Health Resources in Action Lara Bethke is the chief scientific officer at Health Resources in Action. Drawing on over 25 years of experience in life science research, consulting,... read more →
Tuesday March 21, 9:15am-10:45am PT This was a solutions-oriented session to learn about how funders can support either retention in and/or transition to careers outside of academia (depending on the funders’ mission) of early career investigators (ECI) that could serve as models for the broader biomedical funding community. The vision for the session was to explore strategies that funders may want to try out to support their ECI grantees to advance their organization’s mission, whether in academia or elsewhere. This session featured a speaker from the NIH who will explore longstanding issues impacting careers of ECIs that are not being... read more →
Dear HRA members, We have a few exciting announcements before listing Upcoming Events and Member Resources. Welcome to HRA’s newest staff member – Jenna Hicks! Jenna is our new Inclusive Grantmaking Initiative Project Lead and Civic Science Associate. We thank the Doris Duke Foundation and the Rita Allen Foundation for their generous support of the IGI. Also, please help me welcome our newest HRA member organizations! 1907 Foundation Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research Pancreatic Cancer Action Network I am also very excited to announce that as part of our EVO program, HRA is now a... read more →