Health on the Edge: AI, Wearables & The Future of Personalized Healthcare
Abstract
Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and wearable technologies are revolutionizing healthcare, shifting from reactive treatment to proactive, personalized health management. Edge computing, AI-driven analytics, and real-time biosensing are enhancing patient care, disease prevention, and performance optimization. By integrating AI with wearable sensors, we can continuously monitor vital signs, detect early biomarkers of disease, and deliver real-time health insights, enabling faster decision-making in both clinical and everyday settings. These innovations are particularly impactful in remote monitoring, chronic disease management, military medicine, and high-performance environments. The opportunities of latest breakthroughs in AI-powered wearables, the role of edge computing in processing real-time health data are balanced by the challenges of data security, interoperability, and clinical validation. The next frontier in health is here with technology reshaping healthcare, empowering individuals, and transforming the patient-provider relationship through AI and wearables driving more personalized, accessible, and data-driven care.
Biography
Dr. Stephaney Shanks is the Vice President for Health and Performance Technologies at BlueHalo, leading innovations in real-world medtech solutions. Her teams specialize in developing technologies that span from fundamental research to commercial applications, enhancing operational readiness and optimizing healthcare access. Their focus includes medical readiness and resilience, precision medicine, military operational medicine, AI/ML-powered health dashboards, and mental health tools. Her team of interdisciplinary experts integrates smart sensor technologies, connected apps, data analytics, AR/VR, and biomedical informatics to improve combat casualty care, warfighter readiness, rehabilitation, and veteran and family support. With decades of experience partnering with federal agencies, commercial entities and academic institutions, BlueHalo is driving the convergence of physical and digital health ecosystems to deliver modern, accessible care—anytime, anywhere, always.