Intelligent Care: AI Innovation and Healthcare
RCSI was delighted to welcome a significant number of healthcare professionals and educators in attendance at its recent AI2MED webinar Intelligent Care: Bridging AI Innovation and Healthcare Education, presented by Dr John Sheehan. Dr Sheehan, a consultant clinical radiologist and specialist in digital health innovation, currently is co-chair of the American Irish Medical Summit and […]
AI-Driven Insights into the Human Gut Microbiome
The human gut microbiome is a vast ecosystem composed of trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and archaea, that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract. These microbes are integral to human health as they contribute to immune system development, regulate metabolic pathways, assist in nutrient processing, and even influence drug metabolism. However, the gut microbiome is […]
Understanding the potential of AI for Digital Transformation In Healthcare
Over the past decades, new disruptive technologies have deeply changed society and business. Like many other sectors, healthcare is undergoing a deep transformation due to the implementation of digital and smart technologies. This phenomenon has been defined as “Digital Transformation”, a systemic process intended to radically change socio-economics dynamics through combinations of information, computing, communication, […]
AI & Smart Tech: Shaping Health’s Future at ANSISA congress
Prof Hellas Cena and Dr Rachele De Giuseppe, are proud to announce the organization of a dedicated session on “Artificial Intelligence and Smart Technologies for the Health of the Future” as part of the 24th ANSISA National Congress. The event will take place on March 15 and 16 at Clinica ICS Maugeri in Pavia (Italy) […]
AI2MED finalises curricula for training future AI specialists in the healthcare sector
The AI2MED project has reached an important milestone with the finalisation of comprehensive curricula for both Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Vocational Education and Training (VET). These newly developed curricula aim to equip future professionals with the necessary skills to effectively deploy and use artificial intelligence in healthcare. An integrated approach to AI education in […]
Enhancing population health through better food choices
The School of Population Health at RCSI has launched a groundbreaking initiative that seeks to enhance public health by using artificial intelligence (AI) to empower people across Europe to make healthier and more sustainable food choices. Each year roughly 800,000 people in the European Union die and 14 million years of healthy life are lost […]
AI Liability in Italian Healthcare
The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to healthcare has at the core of real paradigmatic revolution, which comes not only with new opportunities and benefits, but also with some complex issues. Some of them concern the liability of AI-driven decisions, especially when these harm patients. To face and challenges these issues, it is essential to […]
Unlocking the Future of Healthcare: Dr Scott Harrison’s Keynote on AI Integration
On 18th February, Dr Scott Harrison from the Technische Informationsbibliothek led a captivating webinar on the essential skills needed to successfully integrate AI in healthcare. He uncovered the critical gaps in AI knowledge, discussed new capabilities and emphasised the importance of fostering trust within medical communities to harness the transformative potential of AI. From tackling […]
AI in Healthcare, Balancing Innovation & Equity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare by improving diagnostic accuracy, optimizing treatment strategies, and enabling truly personalized medicine through advanced predictive analytics. This groundbreaking technology not only supports physicians in making precise diagnoses but also suggests innovative treatment approaches. However, the promise of AI is closely tied to the quality and inclusiveness of the data […]
AI Helps Uncover Health Risks from Flavoured Vapes
Artificial intelligence (AI) has proved a key enabler in recent research from RCSI, which revealed the potentially harmful substances produced when e-liquids in vaping devices are heated for inhalation. The study, published in Scientific Reports, underscores the urgent need for public health policies concerning flavoured vapes. The research team at RCSI’s Department of Chemistry leveraged […]
