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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Fresh research from the VALIANT community! Explore the latest publications that have hit Scopus since last month and see how our researchers are advancing discovery across AI, data science, engineering, and health. Catch up with VALIANT’s latest news: www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Ruining Deng, Yuankai Huo, and collaborators have introduced the KPIs Challenge, benchmarking glomerular segmentation using more than 10,000 annotations from 50 kidney whole-slide images. Find this and more in our latest newsletter: www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Congratulations to VALIANT scientist Jonathan Martin on receiving an NIH/NHLBI K25 award for his work on ultra-low field MRI for assessing congenital heart disease. This research could help advance new approaches to cardiac imaging. Read more : www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What if AI were designed to fit medicine, not the other way around? Vandy researchers are building AI around the realities of biomedical data, from complex anatomy & medical imaging to patient histories & differences across clinical settings. Read more: buff.ly/00TqtbL

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

VALIANT AI Scholar Mingxing (Ethan) Rao and collaborators are uncovering how training data can leave detectable signals in generative models—offering new insights into AI privacy and security. Learn more in the latest VALIANT newsletter: www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A VALIANT Attempt at… DIY NFC Tags! Join us for a DIY NFC Tag Workshop and learn how to program and decorate your own NFC tags. Wed, Sept. 16 ⏰ 11:30 a.m. 📍 FGH Study Lounge (across from the auditorium) 🥤 Refreshments provided!

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Congrats to VALIANT Scholar Yehyun Suh on receiving an NIH F31 fellowship! His research is developing patient-specific image guidance for total hip replacement, with the goal of improving surgical planning, guidance, and postoperative assessment. Catch up: buff.ly/00TqtbL

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

“Why are you just talking about things? Why aren’t you doing things?” That question helped shape Alyssa Wise’s approach to collaboration—and continues to inspire Vanderbilt’s LIVE Learning Innovation Incubator. Explore the full story in our newsletter: www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Vanderbilt’s AI community is starting the academic year strong! Nearly 300 participants came together for AI Summer School to learn, collaborate, and explore how AI can transform education, research, and society. Read more in our latest newsletter: www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

What does it take to make AI genuinely useful for science and health? Stanford’s Russell Poldrack visits Vanderbilt Sept. 3–4 for two talks exploring AI, mental health, and building reliable scientific tools in the age of AI coding agents. Discover more: www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Our community has been busy! Explore the latest publications from VALIANT researchers and see how they're advancing AI, biomedical research, and interdisciplinary discovery. Browse the newest research in our latest newsletter: www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Big things are happening across the VALIANT community! Congratulations to Lianrui Zuo on receiving a MICCAI 2026 Outstanding Area Chair Award. Stay up to date with our latest newsletter: www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone who made MIDL 2026 a success! We're especially proud of the VALIANT members whose leadership helped bring together the global medical imaging and deep learning community. See more highlights in our latest newsletter: www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

From the lab to real-world impact, VALIANT is helping connect AI research with innovation. It was a pleasure to represent our community at Vanderbilt's Life Science Showcase and engage with industry partners advancing AI in healthcare. Learn more: www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Congratulations to VALIANT Fellow Mazie Zhou on receiving an NSF CAREER Award! Her groundbreaking research in spatial transcriptomics is advancing our understanding of complex biological systems while fostering the next generation of computational biologists. Read more here: buff.ly/dfK06J7

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

AI Summer School is about learning by doing. Thanks to our incredible AI Coaches, participants will gain hands-on experience with practical AI tools and techniques they can apply right away. Explore the full newsletter for more highlights: www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

What makes a problem worth solving—and how do you know when you've found a real opportunity? Join Larry Rubin and Blair Collins at AISS26 for a fireside conversation on entrepreneurship, lessons from success and failure, and preserving authentic human connection in the age of AI.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

LLMs are increasingly capable of finding human errors—but how reliable are they? Dr. Bryan Ward will introduce Proofreader, an agentic LLM workflow designed to audit technical results, and explore how AI proofreading can complement formal proof-checking methods at AISS26.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

What does AI look like beyond academia? Join the AISS26 Alumni & Industry Panel for a wide-ranging conversation with professionals across technology and business on hiring trends, data management, industry challenges, and the value of academic-industry partnerships.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Get hands-on with AI at AISS26 THRIVE! Put national-scale GPU resources to work in two interactive demonstrations: Registration Bake-Off and Train Your Own Model. Learn, build, benchmark, and see your results in action.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

What data do we have—and what could we do with it on NAIRR? Join us at the AISS26 THRIVE Data Workshop for an afternoon exploring foundation models, open medical imaging data, synthetic biomedical data, and new opportunities for AI-powered research.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Even the most confident people need mentors. Cynthia Paschal's story is a powerful reminder that asking for guidance isn't a sign of weakness—it's an investment in your growth. See the latest VALIANT updates: www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

What is the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR), & how could it shape the future of AI research? Join Dr. Bennett Landman and Dr. Wen-Wen Tung at the AISS26 THRIVE Workshop to explore the purpose, vision, and opportunities behind NAIRR and its role in expanding access to AI research infrastructure

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Can AI improve healthcare for everyone? Join Dr. Melinda Aldrich at the AISS26 THRIVE Workshop for a keynote exploring how AI can reduce health disparities—and why equity must be a priority in the design, development, and deployment of AI in healthcare.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

What does it take to build AI at scale? Join Barry Shilmover and Dennis Kennetz from Oracle Cloud Infrastructure at AISS26 to explore the infrastructure, engineering, and cloud technologies that power today's largest AI systems—and how they enable real-world AI applications.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

How do AI systems move from seeing the world to acting within it? Join Dr. Matthew Johnson-Roberson, Dean of Vanderbilt's College of Connected Computing, at AISS26 to explore how advances in robotics, computer vision, and autonomous systems are shaping the next generation of intelligent machines.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Looking to make the most of ACCRE's computing resources? Join Michael McAllister and Satkar Dhakal at AISS26 for an introduction to ACCRE services, available research resources, and a live demo of Vlad, ACCRE's AI-powered support assistant.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

How can organizations adopt AI safely and effectively? Join Dr. Laurie Novak at AISS26 to explore the organizational strategies, resources, and governance needed to successfully implement AI and create lasting impact.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

How does the brain's wiring change throughout life? Join Dr. Kurt Schilling at AISS26 to explore how large-scale neuroimaging studies are revealing patterns of white matter development and aging—and how these insights may help identify meaningful changes in brain health.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Discover how neuroscience and AI are shaping one another. Dr. Ruogu Fang will explore how natural intelligence is inspiring next-generation AI, while AI is helping researchers better understand the brain, predict neurological disease, and personalize brain health interventions at AISS26.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

How can AI make government processes more efficient, transparent, and trustworthy? Join Dr. JB Ruhl at AISS26 to explore how agentic AI could transform regulatory permitting while improving consistency, reliability, and public confidence in decision-making.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Discover how wearable bioelectronics and multimodal AI are helping decode the body's continuously changing signals. Dr. Yayun Du will explore how these technologies are advancing continuous health intelligence and personalized healthcare at AISS26.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Why do so many promising AI tools never make an impact in healthcare? Join Dr. Kevin Sexton at AISS26 to explore the "last mile" of AI implementation—from validated algorithms to tools clinicians actually use—and the challenges that determine whether AI succeeds or fails.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

How can AI help uncover new biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease? Join Dr. Derek Archer at AISS26 to explore how harmonized diffusion MRI data and AI are advancing the study of white matter changes and accelerating biomarker discovery in Alzheimer's research.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

What does it take to successfully implement AI in clinical radiology? At AISS2026 Dr. Lindsey Johnstone will share insights from multiple waves of commercial AI deployment, highlighting lessons learned from algorithm selection, implementation, and real-world clinical use.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

AI isn't just about solving problems—it's about helping us become more creative researchers, more thoughtful teachers, and better collaborators. As VALIANT enters its third year, we're excited to keep building new ideas through conversation and collaboration. Read more: buff.ly/dfK06J7

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

How well can foundation models generalize to new domains? Dr. Katherine Van Schaik will explore how zero-shot vision-language AI is being used to analyze X-rays and CT scans of skeletal remains, revealing both the promise and limitations of foundation models. Register by July 31!

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

How can AI help emergency physicians identify patients at greatest risk? Join Dr. Jessica Ancker at AISS26 to explore NIH-funded research on predictive AI models and clinical decision support designed to improve care for patients returning to the emergency department. Register by July 31!

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Discover how human-centered AI is reshaping behavioral data analysis with Adithya Ganesan at AISS26. Learn why context, time, and individual history matter when building AI systems. Register by July 31!

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

📚 The latest Alchemists’ Corner is here! Explore a selection of recent publications from the VALIANT community, showcasing new research and discoveries from across our interdisciplinary AI and data science network. Check out our newsletter here: www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

How can AI generate realistic images, reconstruct missing data, and solve complex scientific problems? Join Dr. Lianrui Zuo at AISS26 to explore diffusion models —and discover how they're transforming fields from image generation to medical imaging. Register by July 31!

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

AI is moving beyond standalone models to intelligent agents that can reason, use tools, and support complex workflows. Join Dr. Colin Compas from NVIDIA at AISS26 to explore how agentic AI is transforming healthcare and life sciences—and what it takes to deploy these systems responsibly.

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Prof. Maizie Zhou on being named a Waddell Walker Hancock Scholar and receiving the 2026–2027 Hancock Cancer Discovery Fund Award from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center! Check out our newsletter here: www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Accuracy is only part of the story. Join Dr. Bobby Bodenheimer at AISS26 to explore how statistical thinking, likelihood, and uncertainty can help you better evaluate AI models and make more informed, evidence-based decisions. Register by July 31!

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

AI agents are changing the way scientists work. Join Dr. Jesse Spencer-Smith at AISS26 to learn how to use LLMs and AI agents to accelerate research, software development, and scientific discovery—while applying them responsibly and effectively. Register by July 31!

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Yunfei Hu on defending his dissertation, Computational Methods for Learning, Evaluating, and Interpreting Spatial Organization in Transcriptomic Data! Check out our newsletter here: www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Take your neural network skills to the next level with Dr. Daniel Moyer at AISS26. Explore advanced architectures, model fine-tuning, training diagnostics, augmentation, and distillation in this hands-on session designed for learners ready to build beyond the basics. Register by July 31!

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Prof. Jack Noble on his promotion to Associate Professor with tenure! This milestone recognizes his sustained leadership and impactful contributions to biomedical engineering and AI. Check out our newsletter here: www.vanderbilt.edu/valiant/2026...

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

How can we harness AI in healthcare while protecting patient privacy? Join Dr. Luca Bonomi at AISS26 as he explores the challenges and opportunities of privacy-preserving AI, collaborative research, and responsible innovation in health. Register by July 31 to secure your spot!

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Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) @vandyvaliant.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Join Dr. Yuankai Huo for AI Basic: From Linear Regression to Neural Network at AISS26. Explore the foundations of deep learning with a hands-on introduction to convolutional neural networks and image classification. Register by Friday, July 31 to secure your spot!

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