91 will host a distinguished lecture titled “AI, Data Science, and Medical Care: Perspectives from the National Eye Institute” on Tuesday, April 7, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The event will take place in Minsky Recital Hall and will also be
The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Michael F. Chiang, director of the National Eye Institute. A pediatric ophthalmologist and board-certified clinical informatics specialist, Chiang’s work focuses on the intersection of biomedical informatics and clinical ophthalmology. His research explores topics including artificial intelligence in healthcare, telehealth, electronic health records, and data-driven approaches to improving patient outcomes.
Chiang has authored more than 250 peer-reviewed publications and has led the development of an assistive artificial intelligence system for retinopathy of prematurity that received Breakthrough Device designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. He also serves as an adjunct investigator at the National Library of Medicine.
This distinguished lecture is presented by the University of Maine Office of the Vice President for Research and the Maine College of Engineering and Computing
Registration is required.



