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AI in Healthcare: Opportunities and Ethical Challenges

November 12, 2025 | 16:00 CET

Join leading experts as we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare — from clinical decision-making to patient privacy. Gain practical insights and discuss the ethical implications shaping the future of medicine.

Speakers

Dr. Alex Rivera, Chief Data Scientist, MedTech Solutions
Prof. Lina Chen, Ethics & Policy, Global Health Institute

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Missed a session? Explore our latest episodes on Open Access, AI, Ethics, and more — all available on demand with transcripts and resources.

From Price to Principles: The Future of Publishing Deals

An exploration of how institutional OA agreements influence the fundamental quality, transparency, and ethics of research.
The evolving roles of libraries, consortia, and institutions as key drivers of accountability and research rigor.
Discussing how stakeholders can balance “openness” with high standards to create agreements that reinforce core academic principles.

Rob Johnson Managing Director, Research Consulting
Anna Vernon Head of Portfolio and Content Licensing, JISC UK
Petra Labriga Head of Strategic Licensing & Acquisition, ZBMed

After the Vote – The Real Impact of Political Change on Science, Research, and Academia

Understand how recent political shifts influence research funding, academic independence, and global collaborations.
Gain insights from leading experts on navigating the evolving research and academic landscape.
Learn approaches to mitigate challenges and seize opportunities in changing political climates.

Nicholas Dirks President & CEO, New York Academy of Sciences
Ferry Breedveld President, Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM)

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The Ethics Equation: Balancing Progress and Principles

Current trends in ethical issues like retractions and predatory publishing.
Integrating technology responsibly in research while upholding global standards.
Overcoming barriers to transparency and fostering ethical data sharing.

Hjördis Czesnick Head of Office, German Research Ombudsman
Eleni Spyrakou Senior Researcher, National Technical University of Athens
Joel B. Thornton Associate Dean, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah

Open to Interpretation: Translating the Vocabulary of Open Access into Action

An in-depth analysis of critical Open Access concepts such as “Transformative Agreements” and “cost neutrality.”
Explore how local biases, historical contexts, and practical hurdles impact our collective understanding of these terms.
Leading experts aiming to align the scholarly community on global standards.

Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe Professor for Research Professional Development, University of Illinois
Jeff Lewandowski Director of Publishing, American Physical Society
Andrea Chiarelli Principal Consultant, Research Consulting
Malavika Legge Open Access Program Manager, OASPA

Mind Vs Machine: Ethical & Legal Minefield of AI in Scholarly Communication

The exhilarating yet perilous journey of integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into scholarly publishing.
The complexities and challenges that could transform or disrupt your academic career.
How to harness AI’s power responsibly and protect your work from emerging risks.

Siobhan Haimé Publishing Technologies Librarian, Open Library of Humanities
Jonathan Band Counsel, Library Copyright Alliance (LCA)
Christine Stohn Senior Director Product Management, Ex Libris (Part of Clarivate)

Breaking Boundaries — Is Open Access Truly Open to All?

Assessing the extent to which open access reaches diverse global audiences and strategies to make scientific concepts understandable to non-specialists.
Examining how funding agencies, policymakers, and researchers contribute to public accessibility.
Evaluating the impact of open access on communication in medical research and its alignment with healthcare engagement goals.

Roger Schonfeld VP, Organizational Strategy and Libraries, Scholarly Comms and Museums, ITHAKA S+R
Beth Montague-Hellen Head of Library and Information Services, Francis Crick Institute
Sarah Wettstadt Co-founder, SciComm Society

New Technologies in Health Science Publishing Catalysts or Disruptors?

How AI, ChatGPT, machine learning, and blockchain are driving a “seismic shift” in health sciences publishing.
A deep dive into whether these innovations are propelling the field forward or creating challenging disruptions.
Diverse perspectives from academic authors, researchers, and STM industry leaders on the future of scholarly communication.

Michelle Kraft Health System Library Director, Cleveland Clinic
Francesco Andrea Causio Co-Founder, Italian Society for AI in Medicine (SIIAM)
Phill Jones Co-founder, MoreBrains Cooperative
Patrick Starke Co-Founder & CEO, Imagetwin

Open Horizons – Exploring the Future of Open Scholarship

Challenges faced during the implementation of and compliance with Open Access policies at institutional and consortium level
Best practices and lessons learned in local faculty and researcher engagement.
Discussing the national-level approaches to funding open access

Frederick Flagg Open Research Specialist, Aston University
Niklas Willén License Manager, Bibsam Consortium
Paola Galimberti Director of Performance, Quality Assurance, Evaluation and Open Science Policies, Università degli Studi di Milano

Updates from Karger in Conversation

01/07/2025

The Future of Research in a Fractured World

Scientific research and academic institutions don’t exist in a vacuum. As political shifts unfold across the globe, their ripple effects are increasingly being felt in how research is funded, shared, and supported.

25/06/2024

How to Expand the Reach of Research

From a funders perspective on Open Access to the potential of AI in science communication – Dr. Beth Montague-Hellen, Head of Library & Information Services at The Francis Crick Institute, and Dr. Sarah Wettstadt, a science communication expert and Co-Founder of the SciComm Society, shared their thoughts on the accessibility of science.

15/11/2023

The Long and Winding Road to Open Access

If Open Access (OA) is the destination, it appears to be in sight – much as you might look up at a mountain you want to hike, able to see the peak you’re aiming for. The question is, how to get there? There are many trails, and they’re likely steep or winding.