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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

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

What if you’re a doctor or researcher with a promising AI idea, but no budget to get started? For participants of the exquAIro AI & Data Bootcamp, concrete support is available. Through our dedicated funding scheme, the exquAIro Grants, we offer financial backing to clinician-scientist and biomedical researchers who, after successfully completing the bootcamp, want … Continued