Artificial Intelligence and Medicine 2025

WEDNESDAY, 23 APRIL 2025 (DAY 1)

Workshop Welcome and Introductions

Moderated by:

Dr. Mitchell Stotland, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar

Hosted by:

Dr. Ahmad Abdel-Hafez, University of Doha for Science and Technology, Doha, Qatar

Dr. Oussama Djedidi, University of Doha for Science and Technology, Doha, Qatar

Dr. Moshiur Farazi, University of Doha for Science and Technology, Doha, Qatar

Basics of Machine Learning Development

Case Study #1: End-to-End Machine Learning Implementation in Healthcare Using the SALIENT Framework

• Learn the SALIENT framework for developing and deploying machine learning models in healthcare
• Understand the complete ML lifecycle, including data preprocessing, model development, and real-world validation
• Explore strategies for ensuring clinical relevance, regulatory compliance, and validation of ML solutions

Case Study #2: Decoding the AI Engine of LLMs & VLMs for Healthcare Innovation, Part 1

• Discover the potential of AI, particularly LLMs and VLMs, in enhancing diagnostic medicine
• Understand the development processes of LLMs and VLMs, including data collection and training methodologies
• Examine real-world case studies to inspire applications of interactive AI across various healthcare specialties

Case Study #2: Decoding the AI Engine of LLMs & VLMs for Healthcare Innovation, Part 2

• Discover the potential of AI, particularly LLMs and VLMs, in enhancing diagnostic medicine
• Understand the development processes of LLMs and VLMs, including data collection and training methodologies
• Examine real-world case studies to inspire applications of interactive AI across various healthcare specialties

THURSDAY, 24 APRIL 2025 (DAY 2)

Opening Ceremony and Welcoming Remarks

Keepc-AI-ring: Futureproofing Health and Care Systems

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Marlies P. Schijven, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Role of AI in Drug Discovery

Speaker: Dr. Shrooq A. Alsenan, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, KSA

AI-Driven DNA Methylation Classification and Its Impact on Precision Oncology

Speaker: Dr. Shimaa Mohammed Sherif, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar

Facial Anomaly Appraisal Using Deep Image Automatic Inpainting

Speaker: Dr. Erchin Serpedin, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Doha, Qatar

Session-1 Q&A

Transforming Pediatric Hydronephrosis: AI-Powered Detection, Classification and Prognostic Prediction

Speaker: Dr. Tariq Abbas, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar

Explainable AI in Periodontal Diagnosis

Speaker: Dr. Maurizio S. Tonetti, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China

Using AI for Planning and Designing Custom-Made Solutions in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery

Speaker: Mr. Achim Riedle, KLS Martin Group, Tuttlingen, Germany

Session-2 Q&A

PANEL DISCUSSION: Deployment – Bringing AI From the Lab to the Patient

Moderated by: TBD

Featuring: TBD

Computational Psychophysiology and Mental Health

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bin Hu, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China

Multiscale Analysis of Neuroimaging Data Using AI for Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Speaker: Dr. İlkay Ulusoy, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

Harnessing AI and Machine Learning for Pharmaco-Multi-Omics Data for Precision Psychiatry in Qatar

Speaker: Dr. Kholoud Abdulla, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

Enhancing Clinical Prosthetic Performance Through Advanced Sensor Solutions

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mustafa Kurban, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey

Pathoscope: An AI-Enabled Sepsis Sensor for Rapid Pathogen Detection

Speaker: Dr. Susu Zughaier, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

The AI Advantage: Revolutionizing Autism Screening, Assessment and Intervention

Speaker: Dr. Marwa Qaraqe, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar

Session-3+4 Q&A

Evaluating Digital Health Maturity Assessment and AI in Health Innovations

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Zoie Wilkins-Wong, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Interpreting Medical Vision Language Models

Speaker: Dr. Sabri Boughorbel, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar

Bias in LLMs-Implications on Clinical Care

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Girish Nadkarni, Mount Sinai Health System, New York City, NY, USA

Session-5 Q&A

FRIDAY, 25 APRIL 2025 (DAY 3)

The Increasing Role of Robotic- and AI-Assisted Colorectal Surgery in the 21st Century

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Amjad Parvaiz, Poole Hospital NHS Trust, Poole, UK

Augmented Reality Spine & Brain Surgery – Future is Here

Speaker: Dr. Sirajeddin Belkhair, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar

AI-Powered Risk Modeling and Image-Based Surgical Planning for Congenital Heart Diseases

Speaker: Dr. Kevser Banu Köse, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey

Advanced Three-Dimensional Technology in Craniofacial Reconstruction

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Raymond Harshbarger, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA

Session-6 Q&A

AI and Digital Twins for Precision Medicine: From Now to the Future

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jun Deng, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA

Machine Learning Techniques Applied to Genomic Diabetes Research

Speaker: Dr. Ammira Akil, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar

The Internet of Intelligence of Things in Medicine – The Case of Obesity and Weight Loss Management

Speaker: Dr. Raafat George Saadé, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China

R&D-Focused AI in Drug Development and Clinical Trials

Speaker: Dr. Arun Jayarame Gowda, IQVIA, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Artificial Intelligence Multi-Modal Data Integration for Enhanced Diagnosis of Pediatric Hematological Disorders

Speaker: Dr. Muhamad Sadek Almiski, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar

Can Audio Open New Dimensions to Digital Health? Opportunities and Challenges

Speaker: Dr. Kun Qian, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China

AI and Genomics for Disease Risk Prediction in Qatar

Speaker: Dr. Mohamad Saad, Qatar Computing Research Institute, Doha, Qatar

Session-7 Q&A

PANEL DISCUSSION: Making Qatar and the GCC An AI & Medicine Hub

Moderated by: TBD

Featuring: TBD

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Session-8 Q&A

Redefining Medical Image Reconstruction and Analysis: Generative AI at the Frontier

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Tolga Çukur, Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey

Augmented Reality and Machine-Learning-Driven Pipeline for Real-Time Kidney Ultrasound Segmentation

Speaker: Mr. Gijs Luijten, Essen University Hospital (AöR), Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Open-Source Total Wrist Segmentation Tool for Athlete Education and Preoperative Planning

Speaker: Ms. Yosra Mekki, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

DenTech: An AI-based Platform for Early Detection of Oral Cancer

Speaker: Dr. Mohamed Elshrif, Qatar Computing Research Institute, Doha, Qatar

Session-9 Q&A

SATURDAY, 26 APRIL 2025 (DAY 4)

CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION: Where Do We Go From Here?

Moderated by: TBD

Featuring: TBD

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Development of AI Prediction Models for Pediatric Epilepsy

Speaker: Mr. Tariq Abu Saqri, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar

BlinkAI: A Non-Verbal Communication Tool for Locked-In Syndrome Patients

Speaker: Dr. Hasan Kurban, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar

Session-10+11 Q&A

Balancing Data and Trust: The Crucial Role of Explainable AI

Speaker: Dr. Dena Al-Thani, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar

Tracing 3D Anatomy in 2D Strokes: A Multi-Stage Projection Driven Approach to Cervical Spine Fracture Identification

Speaker: Dr. Muhammad E.H. Chowdhury, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

Generative AI for Biomedical Signal Restoration and Transformation

Speaker: Dr. Serkan Kiranyaz, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

AI for Bias Detection in Healthcare

Speaker: Dr. Shrooq A. Alsenan, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, KSA

Forecasting Pediatric Hypoglycemia

Speaker: Dr. Hasan Kurban, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar

Research and Deployment on Care Forecasting Services in Elderly Care Domain

Speaker: Dr. Sozo Inoue, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Fukuoka, Japan

Session-12 Q&A

Closing Remarks