Geri Spotlight: Shreya Kapoor and Christine Cassel
The Geriatrics Spotlight initiative fosters community building within the Division, especially during this age of hybrid/remote work where it can be challenging to find ways to interact with colleagues outside of your immediate teams. This is a way for Division members to learn more about all the wonderful work we’re doing!
This week, we get to know our division members, Shreya Kapoor and Christine Cassel.
Title: Senior Advisor for Strategy and Policy
Joined Division: 2018
Work site(s): from home in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Email: [email protected]
Interviewed by Christine Cassel over Zoom.
About Shreya’s Role/Ongoing Projects
Shreya focuses on ethics, policy, and AI, advising UC and UCSF on the evolving guidelines for the use of AI in healthcare. She is also involved in the "Bridging Divides to Promote Flourishing in Medical Education" initiative, collaborating with medical schools nationwide to develop skills and strategies for fostering open, respectful discourse in the face of disagreement. While AI has transformative potential in healthcare, particularly in geriatrics and long-term care, it also presents significant risks and challenges. In a society increasingly polarized, these divisions are impacting academic medical centers. Shreya’s work aims to equip learners, faculty, staff, and administrators to thrive in a diverse, inclusive environment.
Shreya’s favorite part of her role is the diverse opportunities and intriguing challenges it brings. She also appreciates working with the people around her.
What is a professional goal you would like to accomplish by the end of this year?
Shreya’s main professional goal this year is to raise greater awareness for the Bridging Divides project.
More about Shreya
What’s one “fun fact” about you that not many people know? (e.g., hidden talent)
Shreya has a passion for modern art!
What are you happiest doing in your free time?
Shreya enjoys hiking the mountain trails of New Mexico!
What is the best advice you've ever heard?
"Stay curious."
Who is someone you admire, and why?
Shreya admires many people and for very many reasons.
What are some causes you care about?
Shreya is passionate about supporting organizations like Médecins Sans Frontières and Girls Inc., which empower girls from challenging environments by fostering strength and confidence.
What would your back-up career be?
Shreya would be a philosopher!
Title: Adjunct Professor
Joined Division: 2018
Work site(s): Parnassus and from home in New Mexico
Email: [email protected]
Interviewed by Shreya Kapoor over Zoom.
About Christine’s Role/Ongoing Projects
Christine is focused on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and technology, with a strong background in geriatrics and medical ethics. Her work centers on reducing bias in technology and understanding its impact on the elderly, particularly in the use of patient data—an increasingly crucial issue in the era of AI.
Her favorite aspect of her position is the ethical implications.
More about Christine
What’s one “fun fact” about you that not many people know? (e.g., hidden talent)
Christine contributed to the first Kaiser Medical School in Pasadena, California.