Dr. Anthony D. Mercando ’76 to Inaugurate ARCHtalk Series at Manhattan University
Manhattan University proudly announces the inaugural lecture in its ARCHtalk series by Anthony D. Mercando, M.D. Dr. Mercando is a 1976 summa cum laude graduate of the University with a degree in electrical engineering. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology.
The lecture titled, “AI in Health Care: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” will take place on Thursday, February 26 at 5:00 p.m. in Kelly Commons on the Manhattan University campus. The lecture is open to the general public at no cost.
Dr. Mercando is a practicing cardiologist at White Plains Hospital Medical Center and White Plains Hospital Physician Associates as well as the Director of AI Strategy at the hospital. He completed his internal medicine internship, residency (serving as Chief Resident), and fellowship in clinical cardiology at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY and has practiced in Westchester County for over 35 years. He is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association as well as a member of the Heart Rhythm Society.
Dr. Mercando served as Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Columbia University. He has maintained an interest in technology in medicine throughout his career and serves as an independent consultant in medical information technology, medical data analytics, and artificial intelligence and machine learning in medicine.
He has authored or co-authored over 50 articles published in peer-reviewed publications, with topics ranging from angiographic coronary artery disease and heart failure to ventricular tachycardia and complex ventricular arrhythmias.
Dr. Mercando and his wife, Lee-Ann, are residents of Bronxville, NY; they have four children.
Bridget Chalk, Ph.D., Interim Provost and Professor of English at Manhattan University, stated,
“We are thrilled to have Dr. Mercando as our first speaker in the ARCHtalk series. He is the quintessential example of interdisciplinary study yielding exceptional results. As both an engineer and medical doctor, he brings extensive knowledge, extraordinary curiosity, and years of experience to his work in medicine and AI.”
This ARCHtalk is the first in a series sponsored by the Manhattan University ARCH Exchange (Analytics, Research, Creativity, Humanity), a bold new initiative incorporating interdisciplinary collaboration plugged into real-world solutions. This approach aims to develop the skills that will allow Manhattan University students to continually adapt to the challenging and evolving employment arena as well as enhancing their overall sense of being a well-rounded individual.
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About Manhattan University
Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Lasallian Catholic institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. Manhattan University offers programs that integrate a broad liberal arts education coupled with a concentration in specific disciplines in the arts and sciences with professional preparation in business and engineering, ensuring graduates will excel in their chosen fields. The University consists of the Kakos School of Arts & Sciences, the O’Malley School of Business, and the School of Engineering. For further information, please visit www.manhattan.edu.