Contact person: Ulysse Côté-Allard
Keywords: Biomedical Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Fusion, Healthcare, Human-centric
Research group: AutosSens
Department of Technology Systems (ITS)
HealthTech Innovations: Pioneering Human-Centric Solutions through Machine Learning and Data Fusion is a dynamic research theme focused on transforming healthcare by integrating diverse health data with advanced machine learning. This theme emphasizes the combination of various health signal modalities — such as electronic health records, wearable sensor data, and medical imaging — to form a comprehensive view of patient health. The key is the application of machine learning to these multifaceted datasets, to derive precise, actionable insights for informed clinical decisions and enhanced patient care. Rooted in a human-centric philosophy, this theme commits to developing technological solutions that are practical, accessible, and align with current and emerging regulatory frameworks, including the AI Act. The goal is to solutions that not only push the boundaries of medical research but also significantly improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery, ensuring complex health data is decipherable and beneficial to clinicians, healthcare providers, and patients alike.
Methodological Research Topics:
- Development of predictive models using machine learning for early disease detection.
- Advanced algorithms for real-time analysis of sensor data in wearable health devices.
- Research on privacy-preserving techniques in healthcare data processing.
- Development of innovative techniques for the integration and representation of varied data types (genomics, imaging, clinical data) to improve human understanding of complex health information.
- Exploration of AI-driven diagnostic tools for personalized medicine.
Natural Sciences or Technology Topics:
- Development and integration of advanced sensors and IoT devices for continuous health monitoring.
- Design and testing of AI-powered robotic systems for assisted surgery and patient rehabilitation.
- Utilization of virtual and augmented reality in medical training, therapy, and patient education.
- Advanced computational models for the analysis and representation of complex medical datasets in real-time
- Development of smart prosthetics and implants with integrated sensing and feedback mechanisms.
- Research on wearable technology for real-time health tracking and disease prediction.
- Innovative approaches in medical imaging technology, enhancing diagnostic accuracy through AI.
External Partners:
- Biotechnology firms specializing in genomic research or personalized medicine.
- Medical device companies focused on wearable health technologies.
- Pharmaceutical companies interested in AI-driven drug discovery and development.
- Healthcare IT companies developing secure data storage and analysis solutions.