Leading AI Expert Advises German Government on Healthcare Innovations

University Feed 22/10/2024

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Leading AI Expert Advises German Government on Healthcare Innovations - AppliedHE — Neurotechnology - DR A. Aldo Faisal DR A. ALDO FAISAL Faculty of Engineering, Department of Bioengineering Senior Lecturer in Neurotechnology Dr Faisal is a Senior Lecturer in Neurotechnology (US equivalent: Associate Professor, tenured) jointly at the Dept. of Bioengineering and the Dept. of Computing at Imperial College London. He is also Associate Group Head at the MRC Clinical Sciences Center (Hammersmith Hosptial) and is affiliated faculty at the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit (University College London). Note: It is strongly recommended to visit the Faisal Lab's web pages (www.FaisalLab.com) as that site is most up to date in terms of news and publications. Dr Faisal's lab combines cross-disciplinary computational and experimental approaches to investigate how the brain and its neural circuits are designed to learn and control goal-directed movements. The neuroscientific findings enable the targeted development of novel technology for clinical and research applications (Neurotechnology) for a variety of neurological/motor disorders and amputees. Key techinques include on the computational side machine learning & stochastic modelling techniques and experimentally we use psychophysics, eyetracking & kinematics, non-invasive electrophysiolog, robotic (with Brain-Computer Interfaces) and funcational imaging. We have featured regularly across global media (such as BBC Today Show, CNN, WIRED, TED, TEDx, New Scientist, Guardian, Times of India, etc.). In the acemic year 2013/2014 the lab comprised 15 Post-Docs and PhD students (see www.FaisalLab.com for more).

Aldo Faisal, a Professor of AI and Neuroscience at Imperial College London, has been appointed to the German Ethics Council. This council advises the German government on various topics, including multiculturalism, gender diversity, end-of-life issues, and robotics. The council comprises 26 expert members focused on addressing complex ethical dilemmas in science, technology, and healthcare.

Potential of AI in Healthcare

In discussions about his new role, Professor Faisal highlighted the significant potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance healthcare. He emphasized the necessity of establishing ethical guidelines and regulations to guide AI’s application in medical contexts. This appointment reflects his contributions to the integration of AI and healthcare, particularly in critical health domains such as neurology, critical care, cardiology, and pediatrics.

The AI Clinician Project

Professor Faisal currently leads the AI Clinician project, which is being tested in hospitals in London. This project aims to improve sepsis management in intensive care units and serves as a platform for assessing the impact of AI on medical decision-making in real-world environments.

Global Engagement on AI Ethics

With a commitment to ethical AI development, Professor Faisal engages in global discussions surrounding AI regulations. His contributions are recognized on prominent forums such as the World Economic Forum and Chatham House. He also directs the UKRI Centres in AI for Healthcare, which is a collaborative effort designed to harmonize AI innovation with regulatory frameworks, ensuring that ethical standards are upheld amidst technological advancements.

Role in German Ethics Council

Members of the German Ethics Council serve four-year terms, and Professor Faisal’s selection reflects his valuable contributions to the conversation on AI, healthcare, and ethics.

(Source: Imperial College London)