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The intersection of AI and healthcare is dynamic and ever evolving
By Emir Mustafa Isler  |  Jul 16, 2024
The intersection of AI and healthcare is dynamic and ever evolving
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This episode of the Delta Dialog explores the dynamic intersection of AI and healthcare. The Yuan contributor Dr Ahmad Nazzal shares his journey from his early fascination with science and computers to his current work in digital health and AI, particularly in radiology and neuroscience.

AMSTERDAM - Dr Ahmad Nazzal has a rich background in digital health, data science, and clinical research. Currently, he is working on artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for radiology with a German company, focusing on developing tools for better diagnosis of Alzheimer's and dementia. His role involves running literature reviews and preparing clinical evaluation documents essential for regulatory approval. Dr Nazzal recounts his early interest in science and computers, which led him to initially pursue computer engineering before switching to medicine. His fascination with brain science grew during his medical studies, culminating in a PhD at the Max Planck Institute, where he researched consciousness and decision-making. This was when he first encountered AI, using machine learning (ML) algorithms to analyze large datasets from neuroscience experiments. “AI is a statistical tool at the end of the day, or a mathematical equation that helps you organize your data and make sense of whatever

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