Human-AI Ecosystem for Health & Well-being
Monday, June 29, 2026 – 1:00 pm CT
Dr. Xuhai “Orson” Xu
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Informatics
Columbia University
About the Webinar:
As everyday smart devices grow more capable, they are moving beyond simple behavior tracking toward capturing meaningful signals about our broader health and well-being. With the rise of foundation models, the idea of a truly intelligent system for continuous health monitoring and timely intervention is no longer science fiction. How do we make this vision real?
In this talk, I will outline a human-centered ecosystem that brings together AI, end-users, and health experts. I will share our work on building an AI personal health assistant for everyone that integrates rich, longitudinal health data from wearables and medical records. I will also show how these technologies can help health experts better digest diverse data streams for clinical decision support. By cultivating an organic human-AI ecosystem, we are moving toward a future where AI systems can sense, empower, and augment health and well-being in everyday life.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Xuhai “Orson” Xu is an Assistant Professor at Columbia University’s Department of Biomedical Informatics and Computer Science (courtesy), and a Visiting Faculty at Google. He leads research at the intersection of human-computer interaction, applied AI, and health. His work develops deployable AI algorithms and intelligent interventions that leverage everyday sensor data and health records to monitor and improve well-being, and his human-centered pipeline brings together AI, clinicians, patients, and the broader public in a collaborative ecosystem to advance health and healthcare. Dr. Xu’s work has been recognized through numerous awards and broad media coverage, including multiple Best Paper and Best Artifact awards at top-tier venues, the Innovation and Technology Award, and features in outlets such as The Washington Post, Scientific American, and ACM News. More about Xuhai "Orson" Xu.