Our aim is to mobilize AI to build equitable, resilient governance strategies & increase societal preparedness for future global pandemics and climate disaster
Toronto, Canada
Joined December 2020
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Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
📢 Pleins feux sur les conférenciers | #CCGH2025
Nous sommes ravis d'accueillir le professeur Tobi Kollmann (@DalhousieU) et le Dr Jude Kong (@UofT) à la séance plénière « Innovation pour l'équité».
👉 Inscription : events.myconferencesuite.com…
#SantéMondiale #Canada
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
📢 Speaker Spotlight | #CCGH2025
Excited to welcome Prof. Tobi Kollmann (@DalhousieU) & Dr. Jude Kong (@UofT) to plenary “Innovation for Equity: Whose Solutions, Whose Impact?”
📅 Oct 24–28 | Halifax + Online
👉 Register: events.myconferencesuite.com…
#GlobalHealth #PublicHealth
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
Had a wonderful exchange today with the DrPH program students at @UofT_dlsph
We reflected on Prof. Hinton’s recent revelation that the only way humanity may survive the rise of superintelligent AI is by instilling “maternal instincts” into the technology.
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
🌍 AI4PEP au #UNGA80
Nous avons montré comment le Sud Global prend les devants en matière d’IA pour l’équité en santé et l’innovation climatique intelligente.
🙌 Merci à nos incroyables intervenants et participant·es!
@IDRC_CRDI @FCDOGovUK @ScienceUnga @UN @csinha @dzevela
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
🇨🇦 Happy #CanadaDay!
O Canada, our home and native land… and today, my personal dance floor! 🕺🏾🎉
No rest, 24/24 — gotta celebrate this amazing country in full swing.
Join me! 🍁 #ProudlyCanadian #CanadaDay2025
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
🌍 It was a pleasure to host Prof. Martin Ayanore, Dean of Graduate Studies at @UHASGhana , at @AimmLab !
Grateful for the rich exchange on #AIforHealth, graduate training & community-centred innovation. Looking forward to building on this collaboration! 🇬🇭🤝🇨🇦 #GlobalHealth #AI
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
🎤Big moment! #AI4PEP Cameroon🇨🇲 was featured on Prime News sharing how we’re using AI to track and predict #MPOX outbreaks in real time!
Here is the full interview: youtu.be/rB1gq5ri7C4?si=IFIj…
@IDRC_CRDI @FCDOGovUK @theACADIC @dzevela @csinha
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
🚨 This week on the #AI4PEP #MPOX Initiative:
AIM 3 is here!
Real-time surveillance, forecasting & hotspot detection
We're using smart AI to:
🔍 Track outbreaks in real time
📊 Predict them 56 days ahead
📍 Detect hotspots early
@IDRC_CRDI @FCDOGovUK @theACADIC @dzevela @csinha
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
Black Research Network’s first symposium boosts cross-disciplinary research collaborations and mentorship 🏫 buff.ly/JfgfCxh #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
Grande nouvelle ! Le Directeur Exécutif d’AI4PEP, Dr. @dzevela, fait partie du panel d'experts des Newsweek AI Impact Awards
Ne manquez pas votre chance de soumettre votre solution IA avant le 28 mars
🔗Postulez maintenant: lnkd.in/gvAKnumn
@Newsweek @IDRC_CRDI @FCDOGovUK
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
🚀 Exciting news! AI4PEP’s Executive Director, Dr. @dzevela, is on the expert panel for the Newsweek AI Impact Awards!
Don’t miss your chance to submit your AI solution before March 28
🔗Apply now: lnkd.in/gvAKnumn
@Newsweek @IDRC_CRDI @FCDOGovUK @csinha
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
Just returned from the Canada-UK Collaborative AI Governance workshop at the @BalsillieSIA and the message from academia, industry, and government experts could not be clearer: It’s time for Canada and the UK to strengthen bilateral AI research and capacity-building initiatives.
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
DLSPH Prof. Jude Kong (@dzevela) recently spoke with @Newsweek about the revolutionary potential of #AI to improve public health and access to health care.
Read more: ow.ly/XE4S50Vkg6Z.
#PublicHealth
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
📢Canada's Africa Strategy: What you need to know and why it matters for AI , Healthcare and Innovation !!
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.…
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
Great to be back at @Princeton for a visit and workshop!
Looking forward to our workshop on Human Behavior and the Dynamics of Epidemics and engaging with students and colleagues to spotlight the work we are doing at the AI and Math Modelling Lab, @Ai4Pep and @theACADIC
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
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Jude Kong and his research group are bridging the gap between mathematical research and real data resulting from anthropogenic disturbances, like pandemics.
Learn about their ongoing research
▶️ tinyurl.com/5n76yf94
ALT IMAGE: Photo of Jude Kong, sitting in front of a white board with mathematical equations.
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
Thrilled to be spotlighted by @NSERC_CRSNG! 🙏 I am dedicated to working alongside communities to develop and deploy mathematical methodologies, providing critical insights into socio-ecological challenges. I’m humbled by the support from @NSERC_CRSNG. Thank you so much!
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Jude Kong and his research group are bridging the gap between mathematical research and real data resulting from anthropogenic disturbances, like pandemics.
Learn about their ongoing research
▶️ tinyurl.com/5n76yf94
ALT IMAGE: Photo of Jude Kong, sitting in front of a white board with mathematical equations.
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
Please join us an in-person discussion on AI in health, wellness, health equity, & community empowerment.
• Date: Feb 13
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: William Doo Auditorium, New College, 45 Willcocks St., Toronto
Refreshments will be provided.
✨ RSVP :tinyurl.com/3t6k6e6j
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
🌟 Kicking Off 2025 with the AI4PEP MENA executive team
The AI4PEP MENA family came together to share insights & set big goals for the year ahead. 🌍
Let’s make another year unforgettable! ✨
@IDRC_CRDI @FCDOGovUK @theACADIC @csinha @dzevela
Africa-Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium retweeted
Honored to meet MP @Rob_Oliphant—an inspiring, visionary leader fostering Canada-Africa ties.
We discussed:
✅ @theACADIC & @Ai4Pep transformative impact
✅ Youth empowerment
✅ Scaling impactful initiatives like AI4D.
Grateful for MP Oliphant’s support and vision
