Organized on 25, 26, 28, 30 September and 2, 4 October 2024
Schedule
- mHealth4Afrika – Lessons Learnt and Good Practices from Co-Designing Technology Solutions • Miriam Cunningham • 25 September
- Software for Humanity • Prof. Mike Hinchey • 26 September • IEEE Egypt Section SIGHT
- Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Role of AI in Shaping the Future of Medicine • Dr. Khaled Khnissi • 28 September • IEEE Tunisia Section SIGHT
- The Wealth of Well-being: Investing in Health for Success • Chukwuka Chidubem Uchenna • 30 September • IEEE Nnamdi Azikiwe University SB SIGHT
- The synergy between the European and International Patient Summaries in the context of global health care • Prof. Constantinos S. Pattichis, Maria Papaioannou, Panayiotis Savva • 2 and 4 October
Webinar 1
mHealth4Afrika – Lessons Learnt and Good Practices from Co-Designing Technology Solutions
This webinar shares lessons learnt and good practices from mHealth4Afrika related to the co-design of an appropriate technological solution to address healthcare challenges in resource constrained environments. Supported by the European Commission, mHealth4Afrika co-designed and validated a state-of-the-art modular, extensible and multilingual standards based health information system to support strengthening primary healthcare delivery in resource constrained environments in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi and South Africa.
Speaker
Miriam Cunningham is a seasoned ICT4Development expert with over 25 years experience. She specializes in using technology to address challenges in developing countries. As Head of Research at IST-Africa Institute, she collaborates with African governments to foster innovation. Cunningham is also a prominent IEEE member, holding leadership roles and organizing numerous international conferences. Her work focuses on policy analysis, capacity building, and technology adaptation for sustainable development.
Webinar 2
Software for Humanity
In this rapidly changing world, evolving technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Big Data, the Internet of Things, and Mobile Computing are combining to disrupt traditional models and radically change how we live, work, and interact. More importantly, these technologies change the way we live and do business: the world’s largest bookstore is a Cloud Computing provider, and the largest fleet of cars in the world is operated by an app provider. Areas such as healthcare have been transformed dramatically, with better analysis, imaging, detection, diagnosis, treatment, robot-assisted surgery, and even significant advances in sharing health records. We eagerly await the day when cars, buses, trucks, and railways are self-driven, and Industry 4.0 is already upon us, and of course we claim the use of AI in just about everything. All of these advances are entirely dependent on software. But given our dependence on software, how can it advance humanity? How can we use it to improve our lives, our world, our environment?
Speaker
Prof. Mike Hinchey is Professor of Software Engineering at University of Limerick, Ireland, where he was previously Head of Department of Computer Science and Information Systems and Director of Lero-the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software. He is Past President of IFIP and Past Chair of the IEEE UK & Ireland Section. He is Director-elect of IEEE Region 8 and serves on IEEE Computer Society Board of Governors. Prior to joining University of Limerick, Prof. Hinchey was the Director of the NASA Software Engineering Laboratory.
Webinar 3
Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Role of AI in Shaping the Future of Medicine
This talk explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the healthcare industry. The presentation covers the fundamentals of AI and robotics in healthcare, including machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. It highlights real-world applications such as AI-assisted diagnosis, personalized treatments, drug discovery, robotic surgery, and remote patient monitoring. The session concludes with future trends, showcasing how AI will continue to revolutionize healthcare by improving patient outcomes and reshaping medical practices.
Speaker
Dr. Khaled Khnissi is an engineer specializing in robotics and artificial intelligence. He earned his mechatronics engineering degree from the National Engineering School of Carthage (ENICAR) in 2015 and his Ph.D. from the National Superior School of Engineers of Tunis in 2021.his primary research interests include robotic controls and machine learning.His current research focuses on autonomous navigation of mobile robots using simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) with artificial intelligence, as well as real-time traffic sign recognition (TSR) using deep learning techniques.
Webinar 4
The Wealth of Well-being: Investing in Health for Success
In this session, we explore the undeniable connection between well-being and prosperity, focusing on how investments in health lead to thriving individuals, communities, and economies. The speaker will share insights on the critical role of preventive care, mental health, and equitable healthcare access in fostering long-term success. By addressing the health challenges faced by vulnerable populations, we highlight strategies to create a more resilient, productive, and prosperous global society. Join us to learn how prioritizing well-being drives sustainable growth and empowers communities
Speaker
Chidubem Uchenna Chukwuka is a mental health advocate, entrepreneur, coach, and student leader. He blends creativity with leadership in both clinical studies and entrepreneurial ventures. Noteworthy achievements include leading a team in the Youth Leadership Program(YLP 2021/22) to develop a fully sponsored Mental Health Advocacy project, winning the Best Performing Subcommittee Member of the year award and winning the Outstanding Merit-Based Mentees Award at GELA’s West African Foreign Mentorship Program.
Webinar 5
The synergy between the European and International Patient Summaries in the context of global health care
As preparation for submitting humanitarian technology project proposals, the SIGHT teams are usually expected to cooperate with a local community to undertake a needs assessment to identify community-specific challenges that can be addressed through the This webinar discusses the European Patient Summary (EPS), a key part of improving cross-border healthcare in Europe. It examines how the EPS aligns with international standards and is being implemented in different countries. The lecture also explores how the EPS works with similar international efforts and concludes by highlighting the potential impact of regulations and joint actions on creating a better healthcare system for European citizens.
Speakers
Constantinos S. Pattichis currently a professor at the University of Cyprus with a 30-year career in eHealth, medical imaging, and intelligent systems. He leads research at the CYENS Centre of Excellence, focusing on innovative healthcare technologies. With extensive experience in EU-funded projects, he has secured over 20 million euros in funding. His research output includes numerous publications, book chapters, and edited volumes. He is a distinguished Fellow of multiple prestigious organizations, recognizing his significant contributions to the field.
Maria Papaioannou is an interoperability expert and project manager in eHealth systems, specializing in biobanking and health data utilization. Her PhD in computational intelligence equipped her with advanced algorithmic skills, which she applies to healthcare and political systems. With a focus on primary and secondary use of health data, she ensures effective information exchange for clinical and research purposes. Her expertise bridges technical and strategic aspects, driving innovation in eHealth and data interoperability.
Panayiotis Savva is a healthcare interoperability expert with a BSc in computing and an MBA. He currently serves as the member state co-chair of the technical interoperability subgroup of the European eHealth Network, where he leads and contributes to the development of eHealth guidelines. Additionally, he works as the technical coordinator for the Xt-EHR joint action and as a special scientist and software architect at the University of Cyprus, focusing on eHealth initiatives and HL7 FHIR standards.