Artificial Intelligence
Advisory Committee
Guiding UAB's responsible approach to the strategic opportunities and risks presented by generative artificial intelligence.
About the Committee
In July 2023, President Watts established the UAB Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee to guide and support UAB's approach to addressing strategic opportunities and risks presented by the emergence and rapid uptake of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
The AI Advisory Committee reports to the President's Risk Cabinet in its executive-level oversight and governance role. The committee works collaboratively with the Digital Strategy and Transformation Committee and IT Strategic Advisory Committee.
Committee Role
The committee recommends to the President's Risk Cabinet policies and procedures applicable to the development and use of generative AI within UAB. Membership is comprised of senior administrators, faculty leaders, student representatives, and others as needed based on subject matter expertise or area of operational authority.
Areas of Responsibility
Responsible Culture
Fostering a culture that encourages responsible use of AI consistent with UAB's guiding principles.
Review and Approval
Reviewing and approving requests for AI systems, tools, and services to be used for official institutional purposes.
Monitoring Developments
Monitoring developments in and opportunities for AI applications relevant to UAB activities.
Legal and Compliance Guidance
Providing guidance to UAB community members in regard to legal and compliance risks associated with AI.
Committee Members
Senior administrators, faculty leaders, and subject matter experts guiding UAB's AI strategy.
Committee Chair
Katie Crenshaw
Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, UAB
Anupam Agarwal, M.D.
Senior Vice President for Medicine and Dean, Heersink School of Medicine
Brian Bates
Chief Compliance Officer, UAB Medicine
Tom Brannan
Vice President for Advancement and Strategic Initiatives
Christopher S. Brown, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research
Brian D. Burnett, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
Robert Howard
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
John Daniel
Deputy General Counsel and Chief University Counsel
Melissa Mancini
Associate Chief Innovation Officer, UAB Health System
Rosie O'Beirne
Chief Marketing and Digital Strategy Officer
Paulette Patterson Dilworth, Ph.D.
Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
David Randall
Chief Strategy Officer, UAB Health System
Andrew Smith, M.D.
Vice Chairman of Innovation, Radiology
Janet Woodruff-Borden, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President and Provost