Live Webinar The New Voice in the Room: AI and the Future of Psychosocial Oncology

December 16, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT/New York, (check your timezone here)

The New Voice in the Room: AI and the Future of Psychosocial Oncology

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping healthcare, introducing both novel possibilities and challenges to cancer care. This session will explore the emerging role of AI in psychosocial oncology across research, clinical settings, and patient self-directed use. As technology evolves, oncology professionals must navigate the potential benefits and risks of AI, balancing improvements in access and equity with critical concerns around trust, ethics, and the therapeutic relationship. Attendees will gain practical strategies for discussing AI with patients and thoughtfully integrating these tools into psychosocial practice while preserving clinical judgment and core human connection.

Purpose:

• Describe current and emerging applications of AI in psychosocial oncology, including areas of research, clinical care, and patient self-directed use.

• Evaluate potential benefits and risks of AI for psychosocial cancer care, including implications for access, equity, trust, and the therapeutic relationship.

• Identify practical strategies for addressing AI use with patients and integrating AI into psychosocial oncology practice while maintaining appropriate clinical judgment, ethical safeguards, and human connection.

Speakers:

• Jennifer Bires, PhD(c), LCSW, OSW-C, CST

  Executive Director, Inova Peterson Life with CancerJennifer Bires is an innovative leader in psychosocial and integrated oncology with over 15 years of experience developing patient-centered supportive care programs for individuals and families affected by cancer. Biography

Moderator:

• Adrian Pogacian, PhD, Founder INCKA Psycho-oncology Center, Clinical Psychologist

REGISTRATION:

• FREE for IPOS members

• $10 USD for non-member from Low-to-middle income countries (LMIC)

• $20 USD for all other non-members

Special Instructions:

• This webinar will be recorded and may be made available later.

• Access information will be included in your registration confirmation.

• There are no refunds.