Loyola University Chicago’s Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, in collaboration with MATTER, invites community-based organizations, researchers, health innovators, and ecosystem leaders to apply for the AI + Health Equity hands-on workshop designed to build foundational knowledge of AI and explore how AI tools can support equity-centered health innovation for select community-based organizations, researchers, and healthcare stakeholders.
This half-day workshop will take place on November 4, 2026, in-person at MATTER in Chicago, IL and feature interactive exercises, guided discussion, and practical frameworks to educate participants on how AI can be used to better understand community needs, strengthen outreach and engagement, support data-informed decision-making, and design solutions that do not leave underserved populations behind.
Organizations and researchers who are curious about AI, actively exploring AI-enabled tools, or seeking practical ways to apply emerging technologies in service of health equity are encouraged to apply. No technical background is required.
Who should apply
- Community-based organizations serving populations affected by health disparities
- Public health, healthcare, social service, and advocacy organizations
- Researchers focused on health equity, community engagement, implementation science, public health, or related fields
- Teams exploring how AI could support outreach, access, care navigation, research, program design, or community impact
What participants will gain
Participants will:
- Build foundational knowledge of AI and its potential applications in health and public health
- Explore practical use cases for AI in community-based research settings
- Learn frameworks for evaluating AI tools through an equity, access, and trust lens
- Identify risks, limitations, and ethical considerations related to AI adoption
- Connect with peers, researchers, innovators, and health ecosystem leaders
- Develop ideas for applying AI in ways that are responsive to community needs
Applications will be accepted through September 10, 2026 at 11:59 pm CT.
Seeking: Innovative digital health solutions aligned with BARDA’s mission to enhance pandemic preparedness and fortify health security.
This program is seeking to accelerate digital health tools that enhance preparedness and response to public health emergencies due to:
- Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats
- Pandemic Influenza
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
Have a solution that doesn't quite fit?
If you are working on a solution for medical countermeasures, but don't see the right fit, we still value your solution and want to hear from you. Please fill out a preliminary application and we can assess your fit on an ad hoc basis.