Where can a life in science take you?
Join Dr. Raza Abidi for the first event in Building a Life in Science, a speaker series presented by CABHI, SURGE, Pulse Biomed Hub and ShiftKey. Discover the experiences, decisions and unexpected turns that shape a career, and explore what your own path could look like.
With a career spanning computer science, medicine and artificial intelligence, Dr. Abidi brings a perspective on connecting disciplines and putting research into practice. Whether you have a direction in mind or are still figuring things out, come explore the possibilities over a pizza lunch.
Event details
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When: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 12–1 p.m. ADT
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Where: ShiftKey, Room 430, Computer Science Building, Dalhousie University
6050 University Ave, Halifax, NS B3H 1W5 -
Admission: Free to attend, with pizza lunch provided. In person only.
About the speaker
Dr. Raza Abidi is a Professor of Computer Science and cross-appointed Professor of Medicine at Dalhousie University. He is the founding director and scientific lead of the NICHE (kNowledge Intensive Computing for Healthcare Ecosystems) research group, which conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of artificial intelligence for healthcare, digital health and digital transformation.
