Korea University Medical Center Collaborates with Royal Philips for AI-driven Research
Korea University Medical Center has announced a new partnership with Royal Philips for joint research and development of AI-driven solutions aimed at assisting in the diagnosis of neurological and cardiovascular disorders.
The collaboration, set to span over five years, will focus on establishing a smart healthcare system that harnesses the power of big data and AI to enable early detection of brain and heart diseases, as well as personalized treatment solutions.
“The combination of our medical science research capabilities and Philips’ global technology network will significantly accelerate the development of personalized diagnostic solutions,” said Park Hong-Seok, professor and head of KUMC’s Medical Intelligence Information Center.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras Launches Cancer Genome Database
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has recently unveiled a publicly accessible cancer genome database, known as the Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas.
Since 2020, IIT Madras has been sequencing 960 whole exomes from 480 tissue samples of breast cancer patients, providing a comprehensive genetic landscape of the Indian breast cancer population for early diagnostics, disease progression, and treatment outcomes.
Additionally, the Indian Cancer Genome Atlas, focusing on genomic data from breast cancer patients, was released last year. The Ministry of Science and Technology has also launched the Indian Genomic Dataset, offering access to 10,000 whole genome samples with plans to sequence 10 million genomes.
Kerala Government Enhances Eye Disease Screening Programme with AI Technology
The government of Kerala has upgraded its eye disease screening programme, Nayanamritham 2.0, by incorporating AI-powered fundus cameras by Remidio to aid optometrists in classifying cases as referrable or non-referrable.
The programme now extends its focus from diabetic retinopathy to include screenings for glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, expanding its reach to community health centers, taluk hospitals, and district hospitals.
