Mission
Pioneer the advancement of healthcare education and research through the strategic integration of AI technologies. Foster innovation, scientific discovery and development of future healthcare professionals through the knowledgeable and responsible use of AI.
Activities
From investigation of perceptions of AI to development of a tool to be used on local servers, CHAT pursues both concepts and functional applications of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare fields and education.
TEAM
Co-Directors: Allison Bernknopf, PharmD
Michael Klepser, PharmD
Members: Minji Sohn, PhD
Benjamin Pontefract, PharmD
Heather Girand, PharmD
Shelby Kelsh, PharmD
Claire Saadeh, PharmD
Teresa Bailey, PharmD
Namita Giri, PhD
Ali Konieczny, MS
Eric Nybo, PhD
Publications
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Gustafson KA, Berman S, Gavaza P, Mohamed I, Devraj R, Aziz MHA, Singh D, Southwood R, Ogunsanya ME, Chu A, Dave V, Prudencio J, Munir F, Hintze TD, Rowe C, Bernknopf A, et al. Pharmacy faculty and student perceptions of artificial intelligence: a national survey. Curr Pharm Tech Learn. 2025;17(6):102344. Doi: 10.1016/j.cptl.2025.102344
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Gustafson KA, Rowe C, Gavaza P, Bernknopf A, et al. Pharmacists’ perceptions of artificial intelligence: a national survey. JAPhA. 2025;61(1):102306. Doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2024.102306
Presentations
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Bernknopf AC. Decoding medical misinformation: retracted papers and mitigation strategies. 2024 ACCP Annual Meeting. October 2024. Phoenix, AZ.
- MacFarlane, T. (Author & Presenter), Pontefract, B. (Author), Annual Convention and Exposition 2025, "Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare", Michigan Pharmacist Association, Traverse City, (April 13, 2025)
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Bernknopf AC. Friend or foe: navigating the evolving landscape of AI in FDA regulations, social media, and patient care resources. 2025 ACCP Annual Meeting. October 2025. Minneapolis, MN.
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Pontefract, B. (Author), MPA UP Fall Conference 2025, "Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare", Michigan Pharmacist Association Upper Pennisula Division, Marquette, (October 25, 2025)
Professional Development
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Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning 2025 Summer Instittue on Generative AI. Presented at: Ferris State University. June 2025. Facilitators: Todd Stanislav, Julie Rowan, Anne Spain, Allison Bernknopf, Sarah Lucas, Jerry Emerick