Soutenir le développement et la mise en œuvre de technologies et de solutions basées sur l'IA qui améliorent la santé et les soins de santé, réduisent les disparités en matière de santé et renforcent les systèmes de santé, notamment dans les domaines de la santé sexuelle, reproductive et maternelle (SRMH) et de la préparation et de la réponse aux épidémies/pandémies (E/PPPR).
En favorisant la collaboration, le partage des connaissances et l'innovation, le hub de connaissances sur l'IA pour la recherche sur la santé mondiale contribue à faire progresser le domaine dans les pays en développement et à contribuer à la création d'un monde plus sain et plus équitable.
Initiative de recherche et de développement visant à exploiter la puissance de l'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour relever les défis de santé mondiaux dans les pays en développement, dirigée par le Centre de recherches pour le développement international (CRDI).
Focus: Développer et évaluer des solutions alimentées par l'IA qui peuvent améliorer la prestation des soins de santé, augmenter l'accès aux informations médicales et soutenir la prise de décisions en matière de santé dans les pays à revenu faible et intermédiaire.
Grâce à la recherche de pointe, l'innovation et le partage des connaissances, ainsi qu'en collaboration avec des institutions académiques, des organismes gouvernementaux et des entreprises technologiques pour faire progresser le développement et le déploiement de l'IA dans la santé et veiller à ce que la technologie soit éthique, équitable et accessible aux personnes qui en ont le plus besoin.
Mercedes is a medical doctor from the University of Buenos Aires with an MSc in International Health from the University of Oxford, both degrees completed with merit. Her work spans several continents, with experience in maternal and child health research in Argentina and Vietnam, and infectious disease prevention projects in Kenya and Colombia. She has worked with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) as part of the Science and Knowledge for Impact unit and is currently a Research Manager at The Global Health Network. In this role, she oversees a diverse portfolio of projects funded by organisations such as IDRC and Wellcome and actively contributes to expanding research capacity in low and middle-income countries by developing new funding opportunities and supporting collaborative research initiatives.
Prince Ebenezer Adjei is a biomedical engineer and AI researcher specializing in healthcare applications. He is the AI Team lead for the Global Health in Infectious Disease research group at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research into Tropical Medicine (GHID-KCCR) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Prince is also the coordinator for the African region for AI for Global Health Project (AI4GH) by the Global Health Network, Oxford University. Prince is committed to advancing AI in healthcare and improving its accessibility and utility in clinical settings.
Marina AlBada is an evidence-driven health policy expert with training in clinical pharmacy and a background in scientific research, pharmaceutical market access, and public affairs management. She is currently an M.Sc. student in Global Health Policy at The University of Edinburgh, where her thesis focuses on the "Responsible Artificial Intelligence Deployment in Clinical Practice: Emphasizing the importance of equity". Her career includes roles as the Policy and Public Affairs Manager for Novartis in the MEA region, where she was instrumental in shaping health policies, orchestrating public-private partnerships, and advocating for advanced therapies. Her career is marked by her ability to lead cross-functional teams, forge strategic partnerships, and navigate complex policy landscapes.
Bryain Maradiaga-Mendoza is an accomplished general practitioner who graduated from UNAH. His passion for global health and research has led him to serve as the Regional Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean of the Artificial Intelligence for Global Health project at The Global Health Network, University of Oxford. Bryain is a highly assertive and skilled research assistant at the Antonio Vidal Institute. He is currently preparing to become a certified physician in the United States, and he is committed to broadening his horizons, improving his abilities to practice medicine holistically, and advocating for global health.