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Event: MEDFUTURE: SCCMA AI & Innovation Forum "Where Physicians and Technology Meet Tomorrow's Healthcare" 

Date: Saturday, September 20

Time: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Location: SCCMA - 700 Empey Way, San Jose, CA 95128

Registration: Use CMA login credentials to login and register for this event. 

Medical Students, Residents, and Interns - Free
SCCMA/CMA Members- $25
Non Member Physicians- $50
Industry Professionals- $75 

JOIN US!!!

Discover groundbreaking insights, connect with industry leaders, and be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow's healthcare solutions. Keynote, panel discussions, exhibits and more. Register now, space is limited.

To foster open collaboration and protect the confidentiality of innovative ideas—including early-stage startup pitches and proprietary technologies—we are prioritizing a secure, closed-door environment. Your presence helps create a trusted space for meaningful conversations and connections.

This AI & Healthcare event will be held in-person only and will not be recorded or streamed. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you there!

Please contact rashida@sccma.org for questions and registration assistance.

Keynote Speaker: Jonathan Chen, MD, PHD Medicine - Stanford School of Medicine 

Jonathan H. Chen MD, PhD leads a research group to empower individuals with the collective experience of the many, combining human and artificial intelligence approaches to deliver better care than either alone. Dr. Chen continues to practice medicine for the concrete rewards of caring for real people and to inspire this research focused on discovering and distributing the latent knowledge embedded in clinical data.

Before his medical training, Chen co-founded a company to translate his Computer Science graduate work into an expert system for organic chemistry, with applications from drug discovery to an education tool for students around the world. His expertise is regularly featured in popular press outlets with over 100 publications in leading clinical and informatics venues and awards from the NIH, National Library of Medicine, American Medical Informatics Association, International Brotherhood of Magicians and more.

In the face of ever escalating complexity in medicine, informatics solutions are the only credible approach to systematically address challenges in healthcare. Tapping into real-world clinical data like electronic medical records with machine learning and data analytics will reveal the community's latent knowledge in a reproducible form. By delivering this back to clinicians, patients, and healthcare systems as clinical decision support, he aims to uniquely close the loop on a continuously learning health system.

AGENDA

1. Breakfast / Networking Sponsorship / Exhibitor Showcase

2. Welcome and Introduction - Gloria Wu, MD & Karen Kim, MD

3. Keynote - Jonathan Chen, MD PhD (Stanford School of Medicine) 

4. Session 1 "Physicians as Innovators: Navigating Roles in Health Tech and AI"

Panelist 1: Dr. Renu Dhanasekaran of Arithmedics

Dr. Renumathy Dhanasekaran is a physician-scientist at Stanford University, specializing in liver cancer research and patient care. In this talk, she will share her personal journey from academic medicine to co-founding an AI-powered healthtech startup, highlighting the critical and evolving role of physicians in the AI revolution. Drawing from her experiences at the intersection of clinical practice, translational research, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Dhanasekaran will explore why physician involvement is essential to ensuring that AI solutions are impactful, ethical, and grounded in real-world needs. She will also offer practical insights on how clinicians can engage with AI—whether through research, product development, advisory roles, or leadership in innovation—regardless of their technical background.

Panelist 2: Dr. Jesse Courtier of Sira Medical
Dr. Jesse Courtier: Dr. Jesse Courtier was Professor and Chief of Pediatric Radiology at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, San Francisco. He is the author of over 70 peer reviewed articles with more than 3000+ citations. Dr. Courtier is a multi-award-winning educator and innovator. He is also an entrepreneur, startup mentor, and healthcare investor. Dr. Courtier is a founder of a startup called Sira Medical. Their groundbreaking augmented reality applications we allow radiology images to be viewed in a new way: projecting 3D radiology images onto a real-world background. This helps,surgeons see complicated anatomy before surgery, patients understand treatment plans, and students study anatomy from patient specific models. Dr. Courtier is also working on setting up a venture fund for the physicians focusing on medical imaging startups.

5.Break / Networking

6. Session 2 "Fireside Chat Implementation of AI in Healthcare Panelists

Panelist 1: Ronjon Nag (Founder R42 | Inventor | Adjunct Prof Stanford Med)

Ronjon Nag is an inventor, teacher and entrepreneur. He is an Adjunct Professor in Genetics at the Stanford School of Medicine, becoming a Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute Fellow in 2016. He teaches AI, Genes, Ethics, Longevity Science and Venture Capital. He is a founder and advisor/board member of multiple start-ups and President of the R42 Group, a venture capital firm which invests in, and creates, AI and Longevity companies. As an AI pioneer of smartphones and app stores, his companies have been sold to Apple, BlackBerry, and Motorola. More recently he has worked on the intersection of AI and Biology. He has been awarded the IET Mountbatten Medal by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the 2021 IEEE-SCV Outstanding Engineer Award, the $1m Verizon Powerful Answers Award, the 2023 COX AI Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2023 MIT Great Dome Award, and is the 2024 Inductee in the Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame. Professor Nag has a Ph.D from Cambridge, an M.S from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B.Sc. from Birmingham in the UK. He has numerous interests in the intersection of AI and Healthcare including being CEO of Agemica.ai working on creating a vaccine for aging.

Panelist 2: Gary Goldman,  MD, DDS, MBA  

Steering the Global Health Impact Network & Funds as Founding Partner and CEO, my vision is to harness the synergy between healthcare and technology, fostering a community where clinicians directly contribute to the digital healthcare revolution. Our organization thrives on collaboration, innovation, and investment, targeting transformative digital health solutions. With a background in anesthesiology and informatics, my focus lies in empowering health professionals to become pivotal players as investors, advisors, and innovators.
Serving on the Board of Directors at UCSF Health Hub, we advance digital health initiatives, leveraging my expertise in data and business analysis to catalyze change within the sector. Spearheading strategic investments at Global Health Impact Fund, the aim is to nurture disruptive startups with scalable potential, underpinned by a robust clinician network. Our work is a testament to the power of physician-led ventures in shaping a future where healthcare and technology seamlessly integrate for global impact.

7. Lunch/ Networking / Exhibitor Showcase

8. Pitch Perfect Session
 

 9. Exhibitor Showcase and Happy Hour!!!

Join the Pitch Perfect Early-Stage Startup Showcase at MEDFUTURE 2025

The Pitch Perfect segment of MEDFUTURE 2025 will spotlight innovative early-stage healthcare startups by providing them with direct access to physician leaders, healthcare innovators, and industry decision-makers. This dynamic forum creates an unparalleled opportunity for groundbreaking solutions to gain visibility among the healthcare community's most influential voices.

This high-impact showcase brings together healthcare innovators with the clinical expertise needed to drive real-world adoption. Selected startups will present solutions poised to reshape the future of medicine, from diagnostics and therapeutics to care delivery models and digital health platforms.

Apply by: Aug 29, 2025
Application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G6Z2M6F

Each selected startup will receive:
• 5-Minute Pitch Presentation - Present your solution, value proposition, and potential impact on clinical practice or healthcare delivery, showcase how your innovation addresses current healthcare challenges, demonstrate your startup's readiness for market adoption

• 5-Minute Interactive Q&A Session - Engage directly with attending physicians and industry experts. Receive valuable clinical insights and feedback, Address real-world implementation questions from healthcare professionals

Why Participate

• Direct Clinical Validation: Gain immediate feedback from practicing physicians who understand the daily challenges your solution aims to address.

• Strategic Connections: Foster meaningful relationships with healthcare leaders who can become champions, advisors, or strategic partners.

• Market Intelligence: Understand physician perspectives on adoption barriers, workflow integration, and clinical value propositions.

• Accelerated Pathway to Impact: Connect with decision-makers who can expedite your journey from innovation to implementation in clinical practice and healthcare delivery.

Your Opportunity Awaits

This is more than just an opportunity to perfect your pitch—it's your gateway to the healthcare ecosystem's most influential network. Join us at MEDFUTURE 2025 and position your startup at the forefront of healthcare transformation.