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exquAIro is hosting two online information sessions ahead of the Biomedical AI Bootcamp, Class 5, launching at the end of 2026. These sessions are designed for clinician-scientists, biomedical researchers, and pharmacologists eager to explore how AI can advance research and clinical practice. Info Session Dates (Online, 16:30–17:15 PM) During each 45-minute session, the exquAIro team … Continued

In recent months, several master’s students have started a Science Traineeship at exquAIro, working on medical research with Artificial Intelligence (AI). These traineeships are available with researchers who have completed the exquAIro Biomedical AI Bootcamp. Two econometrics students have begun their master’s theses, one under Sven Mieog at Leiden UMC and one with Joost Groen … Continued

The exquAIro AI Bootcamp for Healthcare Operations, Logistics & Planning Experts brings together healthcare professionals around a central question: how can AI support smarter planning, more efficient use of personnel, and better predictions for patient care? This bootcamp is specifically designed for experts in operations, logistics, and capacity management, with a strong focus on practical … Continued

Wiro Niessen, member of the Executive Board of the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) and Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Groningen, has spent decades at the intersection of technology and medicine. With a background in physics and over thirty years of experience in academic medical centers, he sees AI … Continued

As of early 2026, exquAIro has evolved from a regional initiative in Groningen into a national platform for clinician-scientists, biomedical researchers, and pharmacologists at the intersection of healthcare, data, and artificial intelligence. Originally established by the UMCG and AI firm Rewire, the foundation has broadened its focus to collaborate with all University Medical Centers (UMCs) … Continued

In this episode of Meet exquAIro, we speak with Ilya Petoukhov, the driving force behind exquAIro’s educational programs. With a passion for data, education, and societal impact, Ilya brings a unique blend of expertise and dedication. We spoke with him about his role, his background, and his vision for AI education. From Calculations to Impact … Continued

Following the success of previous editions, exquAIro is proud to announce that the registration of Class 4 of its Biomedical AI Bootcamp are open. This bootcamp is a premier training program designed specifically for clinician-scientists, biomedical researchers, and pharmacologists looking to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare and biomedical research. The next … Continued

Teaching Anatomy with AI: A Grant-Funded Spin-off from the exquAIro Bootcamp How do clinician-researchers put AI into practice in medical education? In this edition of the Meet exquAIro series, we introduce Kai Yu Ma and Carola Haven, participants in exquAIro’s Biomedical AI Bootcamp. In the fall of 2024, Kai and Carola took part in this … Continued

In the second article of our Meet exquAIro series, we have a conversation with Gerard Koppelman, co-founder & chair of the board of exquAIro and Professor of Pediatric Pulmonology at the UMCG. This time we dive into the scientific and educational vision behind the initiative. Koppelman shares his personal motivation, his vision for data and … Continued

We are pleased to announce that the third edition of the Biomedical AI & data Bootcamp for clinician scientists and biomedical researchers is set to take place later this year, starting October 27th. This intensive six-week program is designed for clinician-scientists and biomedical researchers, who want to deepen their expertise in AI and data science, … Continued