The University of Arizona Arthritis Center
2026 ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., MST
Via Livestream; In-person by invitation
Beyond the Stethoscope:
How AI is Transforming Healthcare
Marvin J. Slepian, MD, JD
Regents Professor,
Medicine, Medical Imaging, Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Director,
Arizona Center for Accelerated Biomedical Innovation
The University of Arizona
McGuire Scholar,
Eller College of Management
The University of Arizona
AGENDA
10:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
L. Daniel Latt, MD, PhD
Interim Co-Director, the University of Arizona Arthritis Center
Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
10:05 - 10:45 a.m.
The Healing Power of Breath
Susan Baker, BS, CPT
Fitness and Yoga Specialist, Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort
This session will introduce practical breathwork techniques aimed at promoting relaxation, enhancing mental clarity, and supporting overall health.
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Eva M. Holtby Endowed Keynote Presentation
Beyond the Stethoscope:
How AI is Transforming Healthcare
Marvin J. Slepian, MD, JD
Regents Professor and Associate Department Head, Clinical & Industrial Affairs, Biomedical Engineering
Director, Arizona Center for Accelerated Biomedical Innovation
Regents Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology
Regents Professor of Medical Imaging, Department of Medical Imaging
Regents Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
The University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine and Engineering
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
AI in Practice: What Does it Mean for Patients?
Panel Moderator
Allan Hamilton, MD, FACS
Regents Professor, Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology, Psychology, and Electrical and Computer Engineering
Executive Director, Arizona Simulation Technology & Education Center
Executive Director, Artificial Intelligence Simulation
Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
The University of Arizona Health Sciences
Panelists:
Srikar Adhikari, MD, MS, FACEP
Professor, Emergency Medicine
Vice Chair, Faculty Affairs, Emergency Medicine
Principal Investigator, Convergent Digital Health for Remote Access
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Stephen Dahmer, MD
Director, the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
Division Chief, Integrative Medicine
Assistant Dean, Wellness
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Sudha Ram, PhD
Anheuser-Busch Foundation Professorship for Entrepreneurial Business Studies
Professor of Management Information Systems, Eller College of Management
Professor, Bio5 Institute
Director of INSITE: Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics
Woman of Impact Honoree
The University of Arizona Eller College of Management
1:00 p.m.
Closing