Shoukat, Affan

Published purpose

The objective of this joint funding opportunity with ANR is to support multi- and interdisciplinary research projects that address: • Generative AI • Security and safety of embedded AI Multi- and interdisciplinary projects based on new methods and innovative concepts that incorporate both theoretical and practical approaches are strongly encouraged. These projects should span across the fields of natural sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and health while also addressing ethical considerations. CIHR funding will be reserved for proposals related to the objectives above and relevant to one of the following research areas: • Cancer • Improving preparedness for and/or response to pandemics and infectious health emergencies through AI-based approaches to (a) surveillance, (b) predictive modeling and/or (c) genomic tools to help guide the development of interventions, including pathogen genomics and/or genomic characterization of host response.