HOBI Grand Rounds is a recurring speaker series featuring renowned speakers, scientists and educators who offer unique perspectives or conduct insightful research at the intersection of health outcomes and biomedical informatics.
Seminars are typically held during fall and spring semesters on the second Wednesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend in person, with lunches available for those who register in advance.
Preview our upcoming speaker schedule below or explore our past speaker archive with links to event recordings.
Fall 2026 Schedule
October 14, 2026
Gondy Leroy, PhD
Please join us in Malachowsky Hall, DSIT 7200 for the HOBI Grand Rounds seminar "From Predictive Models to Generative AI for Autism Detection and Care: Bridging Clinical an Information Systems Research" by visiting speaker Gondy Leroy, PhD, Associate Dean for Research at The University of Arizona Eller College of Management.
November 18, 2026
David B. Nelson, MD, FACOG
Please join us in Malachowsky Hall, DSIT 7200 for the HOBI Grand Rounds seminar "Improving Maternal Health Through Innovations in Access to Care" by visiting speaker David B. Nelson, MD, FACOG, Associate Professor and Dedman Family Scholar in Clinical Care at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
Additional fall speakers will be added here as scheduling is finalized. Subscribe to our department emails for announcements and updates directly to your mailbox.
Suggest a future speaker
HOBI grand rounds speakers are typically senior faculty invited to speak for their expertise and perspectives on a wide range of topics related to our research and mission. Suggestions for future speakers are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed by our Grand Rounds committee quarterly.
