The mission of the Doris Duke Foundation (DDF) is to build a more creative, equitable and sustainable future by investing in artists and the performing arts, environmental conservation, medical research, child well-being and greater mutual understanding among diverse communities.
Society urgently needs more health research that improves people's health today. As said below, "we get the science we ask for." Philanthropy could be a leader in priming the research community to reimagine and chart its own path for impact without constraints of disciplinary funding and training paths. At the Doris Duke Foundation, we are ready to support the community to do so.
Thank you, Dean Mary E. Klotman M.D. and Michael Pencina , great example of clinical and research missions coming together to further health equity. “while industry can invest vast resources and expertise in new AI technologies, academia has a critical role to play in ensuring that what is being developed is trustworthy and has a greater societal benefit as its ultimate goal.” How do we apply these principles to legacy clinical algorithms that are not commercial products but nevertheless guide disease diagnosis and treatment? #EquityInEquations#EncodingEquity
Chief Data Scientist for Duke Health, Vice Dean for Data Science, and Director of Duke AI Health at Duke University School of Medicine | Co-Founder of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI™)
Transforming the child welfare system is challenging, but OPT-In for Families rises to the occasion by incorporating key elements of successful innovation. We provide each pilot site with intensive program design, implementation and research support, as well as start-up resources including staff, technology and expertise. 🔗 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e_pqVMxQ#childwelfare#dorisdukefoundation#philanthropy
WATCH ➡ Dr. Aaron Baugh’s keynote address, "Race Against Time: Updating Clinical Algorithms in Light of New Understanding," is both enlightening and thought-provoking. In this impactful presentation, Dr. Baugh delves into the complexities of race-based medicine, focusing on the significant flaws in current lung-function testing and its broader implications for healthcare.
His compelling narrative intertwines historical context with current medical practices, challenging existing paradigms and providing an in-depth analysis of how social drivers of health—such as socioeconomic conditions, environmental exposures and experiences of racism—play a significant role in patient outcomes. Critically, he calls for a more nuanced and rigorous approach to clinical decision-making tools that move beyond outdated and inaccurate assumptions about race.
Join us in reflecting on these critical issues and be inspired by Dr. Baugh’s call to action for advancing racial equity in clinical algorithms: https://lnkd.in/ez4eztvW#EquityInEquations#EncodingEquity
What if we extended community eligibility to help low-income families facing sudden economic shocks? This could provide empathetic support to low-income families, including to the 5.5 million children and families touched by the child welfare system.
Removing stigma and making school meals free for all students is a game changer. In Montana and nationally, it's helping kids be ready to learn.
#Childwellbeing#Hunger#FoodInsecurity
Our Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design staff had the special privilege of hosting the Māori Royal Family for a celebration of Mana Motuhake (Māori Independence). It was an honor to have his Majesty Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, Te Makau Ariki Atawhai Paki, their daughter, Princess Puhi Ariki, and the All Kiingitanga delegation join us to conclude their time in Hawaiʻi as part of The Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC).
Governor Josh Green and the First Lady were also in attendance for the evening along with Drs. Aaron J. Salā, PhD and C. Makanani Sala, PhD, to whom we are grateful for leading the charge across FestPAC with support from many #Hawaii partners.
Josh Tatofi made a surprise appearance with some of Aoteroa’s favorite hits, along with Shangri La Artist-in-Residence Taimane Gardner, whose powerful ʻukulele driven sound can be enjoyed in the video below.
Mahalo nui to all who joined us!
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