W.Montague Cobb Institute at the NMA Convention
 The Cobb Institute Annual Lecture & Symposium July 20, 2025
At the NMA CONVENTION & SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY, CHICAGO Livestreams Available:
 CODE, CONTEXT & CARE:Artificial Intelligence at the Crossroads of Healthcare, Research,
PRE-REGISTER FOR UPDATES BELOW Please submit name and email to receive updates and registration information for the upcoming AI Symposium and other Cobb Institute educational events.  This symposium explores the role of AI in shaping scientific direction and operational decision-making, highlighting both its potential to support research continuity, streamline processes, and uncover new insights, as well as its risks—such as reinforcing existing patterns when built on limited data or restricting the scope of inquiry through automated content filtering. Transparency, thoughtful integration, and institutional readiness remain critical to ensuring AI serves the broad needs of the research and healthcare communities.
Key Themes:
Program Focus:
AI technologies offer the potential to enhance research by identifying gaps, analyzing large datasets, detecting patterns in clinical trials, and informing the development of research methodologies that reflect a range of experiences and contexts. At the same time, there are risks if these tools are developed using incomplete or limited data, or if their application lacks appropriate oversight. The symposium will also examine how evolving guidelines around language and terminology are shaping health-related research, influencing how studies are designed, interpreted, and communicated. Speakers will consider the ethical, methodological, and policy-related challenges of conducting research in a landscape shaped by shifting language norms and increasing use of data-driven technologies.
The Cobb Institute wishes to thank our partners and sponsors at the 2025 NMA Convention
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Announcements
"Navigating Research Success in Today's Environment."
A Program at the NMA Convention Dedicated to the Cobb Scholars, Myeloma Research Scholars, NMA Postgraduate Section, and the Student National Medical Association. 2 CME Credits. Monday, July 21, 2025. Location: Grand Tradition - Lower Level - 1:00–3:30 PM. Cobb Scholars Convening Program
The Cobb Institute Annual Lecture & Symposium
At the NMA Convention, Chicago
"CODE, CONTEXT & CARE: AI at the Crossroads of Healthcare, Research, and Workforce Development"
July 20, Ballroom North, Hilton Hotel, Chicago
PROGRAM DETAILS & PRE-REGISTRATION
AI is changing healthcare for everyone. But there are some risks. Review the webinar recording here.
“Combat & Community: Care at the Crossroads of Community Mental Health and Military Experiences"
For the Cobb Institute Monthly show with BDO this May we celebrate Memorial Day and observe both Military Appreciation Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, discussing how trauma-informed care exists at the crossroads of community mental health and military experiences. Join us with BlackDoctor.org for a webinar on FACEBOOK LIVE on Thursday May 29 at 7:00pm ET. SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THE LIVE LINK HERE. ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR HERE. Our discussion team this month combines military experience with mental health expertise. Host Dr. Doris Browne served as a Colonel in the United States Army, Medical Corps, where she also led research initiatives. Trauma surgeon Dr. Mallory Williams served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and advocates for interventions to address violence and inequities in underserved communities. Dr. Rahn Bailey serves as the Chair of Psychiatry and is Assistant Dean of Community Engagement at Louisiana State University.
The Student National Medical Association AMEC 2025: AMEC 2025 will be held in person in St. Louis, MO at the America's Center from April 16-20, 2025. This years theme is Higher: Surpassing, Optimizing, Advancing and Reimagining our Purpose. The Cobb Institute will be convening a Cobb Scholars workshop and exhibit. MORE INFORMATION
Save the date: The Cobb Institute Annual Lecture & Symposium July 20, 2025
At the NMA Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly, July 19 - 23, Chicago.
"Code, Context, and Care: AI at the Crossroads of Healthcare, Research, & Workforce Development"
Podcast highlights: Dr. Cedric Bright discusses his journey from Brown to Duke University, the Durham VA, and the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, with podcast host Dr. Randall Morgan.
Heart-to-Heart: Video recording of the webinar with Dr. Quinn Capers (Howard University), Dr. Elizabeth Ofili (Morehouse College), and Dr. Randall Morgan (Cobb Institute) is available here. Get expert insights on heart health, prevention tips, and the latest in cardiovascular care—all in a relaxed and engaging discussion. Don’t miss this important conversation about cardiovascular health.
