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Abstract: The presentation covers the use of machine learning in healthcare, focusing on project deployment and key lessons learned. An outline of the Machine Learning Medical Directive project and the underlying research is given first, then the primary challenges that arose during deployment. Solutions to these challenges will be discussed, with special attention to fairness and ethical considerations in healthcare AI.

Ismail Akrout is the Machine Learning Lead at the AI in Medicine initiative at the hospital for sick children, SickKids. His work focuses on developing and deploying machine learning models for real-world healthcare applications, ensuring these technologies effectively support clinical needs. Ismail is also an active member of the Research Ethics Board (REB) committee for AI projects, helping to oversee and guide ethical standards in the use of AI in healthcare.

For those interested, the seminar is now available to watch on YouTube.