AI in Drug Discovery: Revolutionizing Medicine with Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept – it’s here, and it’s transforming the way we discover new medicines. Developing a new drug traditionally takes over a decade and costs billions of dollars, but AI is changing the game. By leveraging machine learning and vast datasets, researchers can now identify potential drug […]
Helping build AI for healthcare with open models
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in healthcare, and Google’s Health AI Developer Foundations (HAI-DEF) aims to facilitate this progress. HAI-DEF is a suite of open-weight AI models and supporting resources designed to help developers build AI solutions for medical applications, with an initial focus on radiology, dermatology, and pathology. The development of additional […]
Shaping the Future of Healthcare with AI: Insights from AI2MED’s Research
The AI2MED project is taking significant strides in preparing healthcare professionals to effectively integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into medical practice. As part of this mission, our team recently finalised two key research deliverables that will lay the foundation for developing cutting-edge educational curricula and MOOCs for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Vocational Education and Training […]
A New Era of Digital Healthcare Transformation in Montenegro!
The final conference of the HealChain project, funded by the Ministry of Finance and the Delegation of the European Union in Montenegro, was held at the Institute of Public Health (IPH) at the end of 2024. The conference brought together experts from the fields of information technology, healthcare, and academia. The HealChain development team presented […]
Artificial Intelligence in Croatian Healthcare: State, Challenges, and Future – A Panel Discussion
During TeamUp X Health, an event that gives healthtech startups a platform to pitch their ideas and connect with potential customers, employees and investors, a panel discussion named “AI in Healthcare” took place. Smion organized the event within the AI2MED project which provided insights into the current applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine, highlighting […]
OpenAI o1 and its approach to solving healthcare challenges
Mapping and studying human genes is a Sisyphean task, with around 20,000 genes to analyze! This is where artificial intelligence is making a difference, particularly with OpenAI’s new model, o1, which is transforming genetic research. Dr. Catherine Brownstein, a geneticist at Boston Children’s Hospital, works on rare and complex medical cases where patients have symptoms […]
Digitalization of the healthcare system in Montenegro: Key elements of the Strategy the period 2024–2028
The Government of Montenegro has recently presented the draft National Digital Health Development Strategy for the period 2024–2028, aiming to modernize the healthcare system and improve the quality of healthcare services. The strategy is designed to address current challenges and proposes a systematic approach to enhancing data collection, storage, and exchange, working on creating a […]
The Hidden Cost of AI: A Looming E-Waste Crisis by 2030
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) marks a significant milestone in the AI field, enabling the generation of text, images, videos, and other content types based on specific input prompts. Large language models (LLMs), a subset of generative AI utilizing natural language processing, are often trained on extensive datasets and can be fine-tuned to deliver expert insights […]
New Research Links Aortic Stenosis to Neurovascular Changes
In a recent study published in Brain and Behavior1, researchers have delved into how aortic valve stenosis (AS), a common heart valve disease, might be affecting brain health. AS, a condition where blood flow from the heart to the body is restricted due to valve narrowing, is already known to impact the cardiovascular system heavily. […]
Building the Healthcare of Tomorrow: The Transformative Impact of AI
On October 28th, the BIRD Incubator hosted an insightful panel discussion as part of the AI2MED project, titled Building the Healthcare of Tomorrow. Experts from healthcare and AI sectors gathered to explore the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping diagnostics, treatment personalization, and patient monitoring. The AI2MED project’s mission is to close the skills gap […]
