Dr Tayab Waseem
Emergency Medicine, George Washington University Hospital,Washington, D.C, USA
About this speaker
Dr. Waseem holds two bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Bioinformatics from Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed his MD and received his Ph.D. in Immunology from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He has done fellowships in public policy and venture capital. During his medical training Dr. Waseem chaired the White House Office of Science and Technology Policies flagship project using technology to combat the COVID-19 pandemic with the creation of an AI powered live literature review. His work on this project led him to co-found and serve as Chief Scientific Officer of Stability AI, the world’s largest Open Source Generative AI company.
His groundbreaking work has been published in prestigious medical journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, Science, and Nature, and he has shared his insights on the global stage at the WHO, Paris Peace Conference, and UN World Data Forum. Dr. Waseem's impact through his participation on numerous biomedical and health technology boards, is underscored by an impressive portfolio of over 100 peer-reviewed publications, articles, presentations, and lectures.
He serves as a technical expert on AI for health for the WHO, a lead reviewer for the National Science Foundation, and an advisor to many boards. His unique blend of expertise in biomedical research, medicine, big data, venture capital, and policy has made him a highly sought-after consultant and keynote speaker for many groups including the WHO, the United Nations, and the White House OSTP
He spends his days now as an Emergency Medicine resident at George Washington University Hospital where the focus of his clinical work is on the frontlines of healthcare, treating patients with a wide range of medical conditions. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Waseem continues to be actively involved in research and innovation. He leads interdisciplinary teams that explore the potential of artificial intelligence, genomics, and data-driven approaches to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare delivery.
