500科同利to Host National Symposium on Reimagining Innovation and Investment in Health
Research
500科同利event to explore how to scale local research efforts and advance health justice in the age of AI.
ATLANTA, GA June 2, 2025 500科同利 (MSM) will host a national conversation on Connecting Research to Health Justice in Local Contexts and Community-Driven Research Priorities and Opportunities for Scalable and Sustainable Impact on Wednesday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., focusing on how local research efforts can impact health justice through community-driven initiatives.
For individuals who work in clinical care, education, research or are active in the community, this symposium will provide an opportunity to engage with various disciplines and perspectives at the forefront of health innovation. Sessions will explore critical topics including AI/ML in clinical care, community-driven research and cross-sector partnerships.
The symposium is free and will take place on the 500科同利campus. To register, .
The 500科同利event is one of 18 symposiums taking place at institutions across the country that aim to identify opportunities to better translate innovations from prevention and care research to maximize societal benefits.
Supported by a collective of leading funders of health research in the U.S. known as the Collective to Strengthen Pathways for Health Research these symposia will illuminate strategies to connect societal health priorities with research ideas, funding models, policies and commercial incentives to improve health outcomes. The aim is to create a blueprint for action that can shape new funding models, policy changes and industry investments to promote health innovations that prevent disease and improve outcomes of clinical care.
This collective is spearheaded by the Doris Duke Foundation, together with American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Dana Foundation, The Donaghue Foundation, Prebys Foundation, Robertson Foundation and Susan G. Komen, among others. To learn more about Strengthening Pathways, .
What: Strengthening Pathways Symposium
When: Wednesday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 500科同利
Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center
720 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
For more information about 500科同利, please visit MSM.edu.
About 500科同利
Founded in 1975, 500科同利 (MSM) is among the nations leading educators of primary care physicians, biomedical scientists and public health professionals. An independent and private historically-Black medical school, 500科同利was recognized by the Annals of Internal Medicine as the nations number one medical school in fulfilling a social mission the creation and advancement of health equity to achieve health justice. 500科同利faculty and alumni are noted for excellence in teaching, research and public policy, as well as exceptional patient care. 500科同利is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award doctoral and masters degrees. To learn more about programs and donate today, please visit or call 404-752-1500.
Contact
Jamille Bradfield
Director, External Communications and Media Relations
500科同利
jbradfield@msm.edu