2026 AMS-Fitzgerald Fellow

Azra Dhalla is a recognized leader in operationalizing AI to transform modern health care. As Director of Health AI Implementation at the Vector Institute, one of Canada’s premier AI research hubs, she spearheads the deployment of advanced machine and deep learning solutions across the Ontario health care system, bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and clinical application to improve patient outcomes.

With 15+ years of experience at the intersection of technology and medicine, Azra has shaped programs at SickKids, the University Health Network and the Aga Khan Development Network. She also actively supports the Women’s College Hospital Foundation through fundraising and awareness campaigns.