5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Mountain
Monday, March 23, 2026 5:00 PM Mountain Time – Arizona (MST) (AZ – MST) – 6:00 PM Mountain Time – Arizona (MST) (AZ – MST)
ISCAID Zoom Room
From Clinic to Code: Transforming veterinary records with computer science tools
Come explore the transformative potential of computer science tools in veterinary medicine. By harnessing the power of Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and Large Language Models, we demonstrate how vast repositories of veterinary clinical records can be interrogated to uncover valuable insights. This talk will showcase how these advanced computational techniques can enhance diagnostic accuracy, identify emerging health trends, and contribute to evidence-based veterinary practice. We’ll discuss real-world applications, challenges in implementation, and the exciting future of generating evidence for veterinary care.
Presented by: Dr. Laura Hardefeldt, BSc, BVMS, MPH, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)
Dr. Laura Hardefeldt is a veterinarian, interdisciplinary researcher and international leader in implementation of veterinary antimicrobial stewardship programs. After a 15-year career in clinical practice, Laura completed a PhD at the University of Melbourne. Her research includes collaboration with social scientists, medical doctors, pharmacists, computer scientists, nurses, epidemiologists and implementation scientists which has been crucial in promoting the role of veterinarians. She is a primary and co-investigator on several national and international grants and has roles on national and international committees promoting appropriate use of antimicrobials in animals. Laura’s research has advanced understanding of current antimicrobial use and resistance, barriers and facilitators and interventions and development of tools to improve responsible use by veterinarians. A key feature of her research has been to create a bridge between research and applied outcomes that make a difference to animal and public health.
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