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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

Are you interested in creating social impact with Artificial Intelligence (AI)? And are you motivated to contribute to cutting edge scientific research in the medical field? In that case, exquAIro has to offer you an exciting scientific traineeship in which you can also write your master thesis. exquAIro is a (not for profit) foundation that … Continued

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