University Hospitals in Geneva (Hugs), Department of Health Mobility (DSM) in Canton, Geneva, and WYSS Centre for Bio and Neuroengineering will enter into three party agreements to create an AI reference hub. Healthcare and neural regulation through the inauguration ceremony set for the second half of this year. The purpose of this partnership is to significantly improve the treatment and prevention of neurological and mental disorders.
This artificial intelligence hub will be created with a 1,000 m2 of space at the entrance to the Campus Biotechnology at the Sechelon Site. Its mission is to develop and provide the most advanced treatments for patients with neurological and mental disorders. The embrace provides general management of the hub. “In collaboration with the Hug Innovation Centre, the Hub provides a coordinated environment to connect AI-related hospitals with technology expertise. They are necessary,” said Robert Mardini, director of the Hug.
This hub has four missions.
1) Patients, follow-up consultations, and medical investigations (HAG and WYSS Centers) hospitalisation conducted primarily by embracing staff assigned by Professor Stephen Kaiser's School of Psychiatry and Professor Carl Scheller's School of Clinical Neuroscience, WYSS Center's innovative AI-induced neural regulation program in coordination with.
This inpatient facility complements current brain health and mental health consultations for people with persistent cognitive and motivational disorders (the context of psychotic disorders or head trauma) in buildings adjacent to campus biotechnology. , allowing hospitalization for people suffering from epilepsy. Stroke, depression, sleep disorders. The aim is to promote synergistic effects with research. Patients who are being cared for in embrace can access modern diagnostic and treatment strategies and benefit from the cutting edge infrastructure available in campus biotechnology. Patients can also participate in clinical trials to evaluate new treatments.
2) Translation Research and Development (WYSS Centre): Focuses on AI-induced neuromodulation aimed at supporting the emergence of innovative start-ups in this field.
One such example is a Deegtal startup that develops AI-based diagnostic software designed to meet the urgent need for early detection of epilepsy. This project was particularly the recipient of Hug Innovation Day.
“This partnership marks a critical milestone in healthcare that has begun in Geneva and is expanding in the long term, explains Erwin Böttinger, director of WyssCenter. With neurological and mental disorders The latest solutions set to change people's lives and their families' lives.”
3) AI integrated into care and prevention (HUG): applied research and innovation to develop AI-based solutions for the health sector, particularly in regards to prevention and mental health. Projects related to simplifying medical management tasks (such as admission, discharge, etc.), optimizing patient flow, and improving corporate management functions (HR, invoices, accounting).
4) Training and Dialogue (DSM): Healthcare professionals (care networks), AI experts and citizens to raise awareness, reflect and receive awareness of ethical, scientific and social issues related to AI in healthcare. Meeting place for. Participatory activities are planned, including training sessions, town hall discussions and demonstrations. Additionally, Campus Biotechnology is located in the heart of Geneva International, with links with international stakeholders operating in healthcare, as well as the local site of the Geneva Digital Health Hub, the Institute of Global Health and School of Medicine. . It will be linked to AI and digital health will also be considered within the hub framework. “This artificial intelligence hub for mental health embodies Geneva's ambitions. Geneva is to innovate to create more accessible, personalized and effective treatments, and to create humanity. While putting it at the heart of technology, “DSM.”
The project is the National Council of 2023-2028, where the government is implementing measures to “inspire innovation through clusters and hubs of excellence, such as campus biotechnology, and conduct research into the possibilities of artificial intelligence.” It coincides with legislative programs. That cost is shared equally between the embrace, Geneva state and Whiscenter, each contributing 900,000 CHFs over three years.
Project Timeline
The pilot project spans a three-year tentative timeline from 2025 to 2027.
February 14, 2025: Rental lease signature and 3-party contract.
Later 2025: Established the hub where all activities are in operation.
2028: The hub is expected to be a space dedicated to patient hospitalization and other clinical activities in integrated embrace.
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Hopitou University dejenève (Embrace)
