Michael Cary

Michael P. Cary, Jr., PhD, RN, FAAN, is a tenured Associate Professor at the Duke University School of Nursing. Dually trained as a health services researcher and applied health data scientist, Dr. Cary utilizes AI to investigate health disparities in aging populations, thereby promoting health equity and improving healthcare delivery. He co-directs HUMAINE™, an initiative dedicated to equipping nurses and healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary for the responsible use of AI in clinical practice.

As the Equity Scholar for Duke AI Health, Dr. Cary leads interdisciplinary efforts to ensure that AI technologies in healthcare algin with the needs of diverse populations. More information can be found here: https://aihealth.duke.edu/equity-scholar/.

Dr. Cary contributes to AI governance through his involvement with the Duke University Health System’s Algorithm-Based Clinical Decision Support Team, emphasizing the critical role of nurses in evaluating AI technologies, ensuring trustworthiness, and monitoring their impact on patient care.