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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

In this new series, Meet exquAIro, we introduce the people behind exquAIro, as well as our partners and participants in our training programs. We kick off with Marnix Bügel, co-founder and board member of exquAIro. In this conversation, he shares his role within exquAIro and his vision for the future of AI in medicine. Personal … Continued

We have an update! The registration deadline for the exquAIro AI & Data Bootcamp 2025 has been extended to Thursday, April 3, 2025. The AI & Data Bootcamp is an advanced educational AI program developed by exquAIro, a non-profit startup founded by UMCG and Data & AI consultancy Rewire. exquAIro’s mission is to accelerate medical … Continued

Are you looking to leverage AI and data-driven methodologies to advance your medical research? Do you see opportunities for AI applications in your research? Then join the exquAIro AI & Data Bootcamp in 2025! This year, we offer two editions of our program, with the first starting in June 2025. Register now! What is the … Continued

The second part of the exquAIro Medical AI Practitioner Program concluded successfully with the closing event of the AI & Data Bootcamp on Friday, January 24, 2025. This event marked the culmination of an intensive training period that began on October 7, 2024, and proved to be an exciting day of presentations and networking.

Joost Groen, a clinical biochemist at UMCG, has developed a machine learning model to identify Glycogen Storage Disease Ia (GSD Ia) early, improving diagnosis speed and accuracy. His research, published in the *Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases*, shows AI’s potential in detecting rare diseases. Groen’s model uses biochemical patterns to spot GSD Ia, aiming to refine it further for neonatal heel prick screening. His work highlights AI’s promise in medicine, aligning with exquAIro’s mission to advance medical breakthroughs with AI.

Merlijn van Breugel, a key figure in the founding and development of exquAIro, officially parted ways with the organization on July 1, 2024. From the early collaboration phase between REWIRE (formerly MIcompany) and the UMCG, which later led to the creation of exquAIro, he was closely involved in building and realizing the organization. Merlijn reflects … Continued

The exquAIro event in Groningen on Friday, October 25, brought together the exquAIro Pilot Grant awards ceremony and a mini-symposium to celebrate recent advancements in AI-driven research. The presentations from participants of exquAIro’s second bootcamp during the mini-symposium marked a significant step forward in the application of AI in healthcare. The audience included researchers, exquAIro … Continued