Outside Event: Learning from the Real World: Designing AI systems for Traumatic Brain Injury Care

Presenter: : Pranav Manjunath , PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering, Duke University

Abstract:

Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare, and meaningful progress requires more than just data and models—it demands understanding how healthcare providers think, care, and practice. This talk explores how bridging qualitative insights with quantitative AI research can lead to human-centered systems that enhance clinical reasoning and decision-making. Drawing from my work in traumatic brain injury care, I will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and design principles for building trustworthy, real-world clinical AI.

Bio:

Pranav Manjunath is a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering at Duke University, where he develops clinician-centric AI systems for traumatic brain injury (TBI) care. He holds a Master’s in Data Science from Duke University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from PES University, India. Advised by Dr. Timothy Dunn, his research focuses on building multimodal and explainable AI systems that leverage real-world clinical evidence to enhance clinical reasoning and decision-making. He has received multiple Best Paper Awards at leading health machine learning conferences such as AIME and IEEE BHI, actively mentors students, and is passionate about translating his research into real-world impact. Pranav is also a Visiting Researcher at Carnegie Mellon University, where he collaborates with Dr. Adam Perer to design and evaluate interactive AI systems in healthcare. Beyond research, he is a professional violinist, having performed over 700 concerts worldwide.

This session is part of the Spring 2026 Online AI Capstone Virtual Speaker Series hosted by the Purdue University Online Capstone Experience.

For more information and to learn how to get involved, please reach out at POCapstone@purdue.edu https://www.purdue.edu/online/artificial-intelligence/master-of-science-in-artificial-intelligence-msai-capstone-experience/

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