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.
With a career spanning computer science, medicine and artificial intelligence, Dr. Abidi will share the experiences, decisions and unexpected turns that shaped his path. Whether you already have a direction in mind or are still figuring things out, come explore the possibilities and consider what your own life in science could look like.
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 6, 2026  |  12–1 p.m. ADT
Location: Room 430, Golberg Computer Science Building
Address: 6050 University Ave., Halifax, NS, B3H 1W5
Free to attend  |  Pizza lunch provided
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.
​About the collaborators
​CABHI supports research and innovation that improve the aging experience and brain health. Through funding, mentorship and connections, CABHI helps researchers and innovators develop, test and bring solutions into practice to benefit older persons and their care partners.
​ShiftKey provides students in Atlantic Canada the opportunity to enhance their tech skills and achieve professional success.
​SURGE is Dalhousie University’s science innovation sandbox, giving students hands-on opportunities to apply innovative scientific approaches to real-world challenges.
​The Pulse Biomed Hub is an innovation and entrepreneurship sandbox and early-stage accelerator at Dalhousie University dedicated to improving health outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration across the Faculties of Dentistry, Health, and Medicine. Pulse supports students, faculty, and community partners in developing and commercially launching creative solutions to complex health challenges through program training, events, and experiential learning opportunities.