Experts Advocate for Robust Artificial Intelligence Integration at SGPGIMS Symposium
Medical experts and professionals gathered in Lucknow on Friday to emphasize the critical necessity of a strong artificial intelligence push to transform the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) into a future-ready, safe, and patient-centric healthcare institution. The urgent call for action emerged during a significant symposium titled ‘Making clinical AI work: Aligning technology, practice and policy’, which was organized to commemorate the 5th foundation day of the department of hepatology at SGPGIMS.
Symposium Highlights Digital Health and AI Transformation
The event, held at the telemedicine auditorium, was conducted in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute for Research in Digital Health and Data Science (ICMR-NIRDHDS) and Miimansa AI. In the opening session, Prof Amit Goel from the department of hepatology and Prof RK Singh from the department of telemedicine underscored the expanding role of digital health and artificial intelligence in revolutionizing clinical care and improving patient outcomes.
The keynote address was delivered by Dr Nigam H Shah, a distinguished professor of medicine and biomedical data science at Stanford University School of Medicine, who also serves as the chief data scientist at Stanford Health Care. His insights highlighted global best practices and the potential of AI in healthcare.
Collaborative Efforts and MoU for AI Implementation
Officials announced that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) is currently in process between SGPGIMS, ICMR, IIT Kanpur, and IET Lucknow. This collaborative initiative aims to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in modern healthcare: effectively translating advances in artificial intelligence into safe, effective, and equitable clinical practice. The partnership seeks to bridge the gap between technological innovation and real-world medical applications.
The inaugural session was attended by prominent figures including Prof RK Dhiman, Dr Mona Duggal, Dr Harish Karnick, and Dr Vineet Kansal. Prof Dhiman, in particular, emphasized the relevance of AI in healthcare delivery and encouraged clinicians and institutions to actively adopt and integrate AI-driven solutions to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy.
Practical AI Training for Clinicians
Experts from Miimansa AI conducted an informative session titled ‘AI 101 for clinicians’, designed to educate medical professionals on the fundamentals of artificial intelligence. During this session, they demonstrated the responsible deployment of clinical AI tools through BridgeCloud, showcasing practical applications and ethical considerations in healthcare settings.
The symposium served as a pivotal platform for discussing strategies to align technology with clinical practice and policy, ensuring that AI advancements benefit patients equitably and safely.
