Office of the Vice President for Research Affairs

You're Invited: AI Faculty Development Conference

We invite you to attend an upcoming Faculty Development Conference, From Tools to Transformation: AI Use Across Academic and Research Programs at Loma Linda University, taking place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at the Wong Kerlee International Conference Center.

This event will explore practical and responsible applications of AI in higher education and research, including topics such as AI in teaching and assessment, research and discovery, manuscript and grant writing, and responsible AI use, compliance, and intellectual property. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on workshop featuring AI tools for research and education.

Guest speakers include:

• Michael Samardzija, PhD, JD (Womble Bond Dickinson)

• David De Semir Frappart, PhD (Caris Life Sciences)

• Milton Brown, MD, PhD, FNAI, FVASEM (Old Dominion University)

Registration is available at this link: https://llu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3TMuAe1VCeR2Ceq

Please circulate the flyer 2026 AI Faculty Dev Conference with your department and colleagues.

We hope you will join us for this opportunity to learn, engage, and explore the future of AI in academic and research settings.