Read the latest news from the BMI AI Cluster.
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November 26, 2019
BMIAI hosting a UBC Meetup for NeurIPS
REGISTER TODAY Our group, the Biomedical Imaging and AI Research Cluster, will be hosting satellite events at UBC to coincide with the Thirty-third Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) between December 9th to 13th. We are organizing…
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November 7, 2019
B.C.’S AI TALENT SHOWCASE
Original event here I'd like to bring your attention to an opportunity for your students to showcase their research and network with industry. The Artificial Intelligence Network of British Columbia, the School of Computing Science at SFU and CrossOver AI are organizing a "BC AI Student…
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September 26, 2019
AI COULD SUPERCHARGE PROSTATE CANCER CARE
Original article here Technological advances show promise as an extra oversight for the work of radiologists and pathologists. New developments in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) are setting the stage for a digital brain to complement medical minds. Like the transition from rotary…
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September 20, 2019
Join us for a Research Day focused on the Future of Health
Join us for a Research Day focused on the Future of Health November 8th, 2019 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Rudy North Lecture Theatre (LL101) Discover various research activities conducted by students and trainees from some of UBC’s Research…
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September 17, 2019Drs. Martin Gleave & Larry Goldenberg awarded Prostate Cancer Canada Discovery Grant
Original story here Prostate Cancer Canada and Movember partner to fund ten research projects breaking new ground Toronto, ON – September 16, 2019 Canadian prostate cancer research leaders are receiving nearly $2 million to accelerate discoveries to save and improve men&rsquo…
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September 13, 2019Dr. David Huntsman named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Original story here The recognition is awarded to Canadians identified as the best in their fields and who have made remarkable contributions to arts and sciences. BC Cancer distinguished scientist and molecular pathologist Dr. David Huntsman has made significant contributions to cancer care…
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June 3, 2019
Alaa Eldin Abdelaal receives Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Prof. Tim Salcudean's student, Alaa Eldin Abdelaal, is the recipient of the 2019 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS). He will receive $50,000 per year for three years of doctoral studies. Get to know him below: Brief overview of research “A multi…
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May 28, 2019Shekoofeh Azizi receives Governor General’s Gold Medal
Dr. Abolmaesumi's student, Dr. Shekoofeh Azizi has received UBC’s Governor General’s Gold Medal for 2018. The medal is awarded to the student who has achieved the most outstanding academic record as a doctoral student. "Being the recipient of Governor General's Gold Medal is all…
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May 7, 2019
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR PATHOLOGY: FROM DISCOVERY TO AI-POWERED COMPANION DIAGNOSTICS
Seminar Announcement Thursday, May 23rd, 11am to 12pm, Room 351, Biomedical Research Centre (2222 Health Sciences Mall) Title: Artificial Intelligence for Pathology: from Discovery to AI-Powered Companion Diagnostics Speaker: Andrew H. Beck, MD PHD, Co-Founder & CEO, PathAI …
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April 10, 2019EPILEPTIC SEIZURE OR NOT? NEW DEEP LEARNING MODEL HAS THE ANSWER
Original story published here Technology to detect epileptic seizures may soon be more efficient and reliable than ever before, thanks to a new machine learning model developed by researchers at the University of British Columbia. While some seizures take the form of violent…