Vision
The Center for AI in REproductive health (CAIRE) takes a human-centered approach to developing and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) systems to address gaps in women and child health. Our work spans maternal and child health, menopause, mental health, and sexual health.
Based at Emory University, our interdisciplinary team includes faculty across departments of biomedical informatics, gynecology, global health, and nursing. We are guided by principles of co-design and co-ownership, and partner closely with diverse community and clinical stakeholders to ensure solutions are contextually relevant, equitable, and sustainably integrated into communities long term. Key collaborators in Georgia include the Morehouse School of Medicine (HBCU), Grady Hospital (a safety-net hospital), and Peace for Moms. International collaborators include Wuqu' Kawoq (Guatemala), Myna Mahila Foundation (India), and ARMMAN (India), among others.
Center Foci
Maternal and Child Health
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Global Health
Mental and Behavioral Health
News
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CAIRE is launching a fellowship program to support the next generation of researchers applying AI to advance maternal, child, and reproductive health. Applications due on October 10th, 2025.
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Dr. Ismail and Dr. Clifford from CAIRE are co-organizers of a global effort and seminar series (AIxHealth), to bring together researchers and practitioners to collaborate on ethical AI in global health.
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Dr. Azra Ismail and Nasim Katebi received a $50,000 pilot grant from the Women of Emory Impact Circle to support the establishment of Center for AI in REproductive health (CAIRE).
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On April 1, 2025, Georgia Tech and Emory hosted the first AI for Maternal and Child Health (AI4MCH) workshop, bringing together leaders from AI, medicine, public health, social sciences, and policy.
- Dr. Gari Clifford and Dr. Rachel Hall-Clifford, who co-founded and have led the safe+natal program, secured a $1.8M from Google.org grant with Maya Health Alliance | Wuqu' Kawoq. Alongside BMI faculty Drs. Nasim Katebi and Reza Sameni, they are advancing AI-driven tools for midwives in Guatemala.
