The Emory AI Institute for Health Empathy (Emory AI) is set to launch on November 13th, 2023, with a focus on developing predictive analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to improve outcomes for patients dealing with diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and other medical conditions.
Under the “Humanity Initiative,” the Emory AI aims to lead the university in shaping the AI revolution to enhance human health, drive economic value, and advocate for social justice.
Emory AI is collaborating with experts from Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, and other institutions to develop accessible, cost-effective AI solutions for healthcare.
In a statement by Emory leader Gregory L. Fenves, PhD, he emphasized the transformative impact of AI on society, highlighting the potential to expedite recovery and improve healthcare accessibility.
A core part of the institute’s mission is to promote health equity by reducing costs, improving care quality, and expanding access, especially in underserved communities in Atlanta and neighboring areas.
To address health disparities in clinical research and AI systems, initiatives will focus on advancing personalized medicine and precision medicine.
Anant Madabhushi, PhD, a professor at Emory and Georgia Tech, stressed the importance of creating tailored AI risk prediction models for minority populations to enhance healthcare outcomes and reduce the need for invasive procedures.
Emory AI will leverage the expertise of doctors, ethicists, and researchers from Emory University, combined with Georgia Tech’s specialization in computer science and machine learning, and Emory Healthcare’s data resources.
The official launch of Emory AI will coincide with a health conference on November 14 and 15, 2023.
Madabhushi highlighted the shift towards proactive and personalized healthcare for all individuals, enabled by AI and precision medicine, to improve overall health outcomes.
The growing interest in health AI investments is evident as academic institutions and healthcare organizations, like Washington University’s McKelvey School of Engineering, are establishing institutes dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technologies for addressing complex health challenges.
The AI for Health Institute at Washington University aims to support researchers in developing data-driven tools for disease characterization, medical decision-making, and the advancement of precision medicine, with a focus on equity, fairness, and privacy in AI applications across various healthcare domains.
