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On Friday 30 January 2026, exquAIro brought together clinicians, researchers, educators, healthcare leaders and Mayor Roelien Kamminga of Groningen for an inspiring symposium focused on the accelerating role of artificial intelligence in medicine. Hosted across two locations (UMCG Groningen and the Odd Fellow House), the day offered a rich program of scientific depth, clinical relevance, … Continued

At the intersection of microbiology, epidemiology and artificial intelligence, Matthijs Berends, medical epidemiologist-microbiologist at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) and Certe, operates in a domain where clinical complexity meets data-driven decision-making. What began as a desire to better understand the potential of AI in healthcare has, over the past few years, translated into tangible … Continued

Stephanie Klein Nagelvoort, board member of exquAIro shares her perspective on AI in healthcare in this interview.

Kickstart your AI skills in healthcare – apply now The exquAIro team is pleased to announce that registration is now open for Class 5 of the Biomedical AI Bootcamp, the intensive training program designed specifically for clinician-scientists, biomedical researchers, and pharmacologists who want to integrate artificial intelligence into their research and clinical innovation. With growing … Continued

Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, but only if clinicians know how to use it. That’s why prof. dr. Niels van Royen, Head of the Department of Cardiology at Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) in Nijmegen, is committed to giving his team the opportunity to build AI skills through the Biomedical AI Bootcamp by exquAIro. “AI … Continued

The exquAIro Inspiration Day on November 14, 2025 brought together clinicians, researchers, and AI experts in Groningen for a day of inspiration and innovation. We also hosted special guests: our sponsors, who support us on our journey to help researchers make breakthroughs with AI. The event showcased how artificial intelligence is becoming a driving force … Continued

Martin Smit, a biologist and biochemist, spent decades working as a researcher in both academia and the pharmaceutical industry. For the past three years, he has served as director of the UMCG Innovation Center. In this role, he became involved with exquAIro at an early stage. Within the foundation, Smit is treasurer, but above all … Continued

How can a university medical center keep up in a world where artificial intelligence evolves at lightning speed? And how do you make sure that technology finds its way into clinical practice safely, responsibly and fast? These are strategic challenges that Bart Scheerder works on at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG). In this role, … Continued

Participation in an intensive Biomedical AI Bootcamp by exquAIro can have tangible impact in clinical practice and on careers. Oncologist and surgeon Sven Mieog of the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) is a clear example: after completing the bootcamp, he received a prestigious Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) grant for research on liver metastases in patients … Continued

The AI training at exquAIro does not end after the Biomedical AI bootcamp. Following the completion of the bootcamp, exquAIro offers a comprehensive post-bootcamp follow-up program designed to broaden the analytical arsenal and help participants translate their knowledge into real-world medical applications. On October 11, the kick-off of the first class of the Advanced Biomedical … Continued