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Adapted from Michael Smith Health Research BC () 

Michael Smith Health Research BC has conferred a prestigious Scholar award on FHS Assistant Professor Jean-Christophe B茅lisle-Pipon. Please join us in congratulating Dr. B茅lisle-Pipon on this amazing accomplishment!

The Scholar Award program supports early career investigators as they "establish independent research careers, form their own research teams and develop research programs that advance cutting-edge health solutions."

B茅lisle-Pipon is a bioethicist whose work lies at the interface of health policy, citizen and patient engagement in research and health governance, as well as business practices. His recent research has focused on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine: co-designing governance frameworks that hold under constraint, shaping responsible AI implementation in context, and advising agencies and NGOs on aligning AI systems with democratic and humanistic values. 

"[My] methods are participatory, and structurally grounded, focused on how infrastructures build trust and produce accountability," he says. "[I help] ethics speak where medical AI systems are scaled, stressed, and shaped by choices no checklist can fully capture."

A description of the work B茅lisle-Pipon will be undertaking with the support of Michael Smith Health Research BC is listed below: 

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Collaborative Governance for Ethical and Trustworthy AI in Healthcare: A Lifecycle Perspective

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare worldwide, offering opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver more personalized care. These advances could greatly benefit British Columbia (BC) by enhancing healthcare access, particularly in remote or underserved areas. However, without strong safeguards, AI systems may fall short in reliability, fairness, and accountability, resulting in uneven outcomes and inadequate oversight. My research focuses on building ethical and governance frameworks to guide the use of AI in healthcare. I am committed to developing tools that are inclusive, ethically designed, and equitable. By working closely with researchers, policymakers, and communities, I aim to create ethical guidelines and public policies that uphold transparency, fairness, and public trust. This mission is even more urgent as global calls for AI deregulation grow, risking weakened safeguards and accountability. My work addresses these challenges by ensuring that AI innovations align with global ethical standards while advancing BC鈥檚 healthcare system. Together, we can shape a future where AI is not only effective but also trustworthy, fair, and beneficial for everyone.