Uri Ilan, Lead of AI innovation at Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Co-Chair of AI working group at SIOP shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Collaborating on AI and Equity at SIOP Asia
Im just on my way back from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, where I joined pediatric oncologists and advocates from across the region for the SIOP Asia conference.
While I was there to share insights on AI’s evolving role in medicine, the most impactful part of the experience was the collaborative energy of the community.
I had the privilege of meeting several incredibly dedicated physicians who are entirely open to changing the status quo to improve patient outcomes, including Rodica Mindruta-Stratan, Dragana Stanić Tišma and others.
Equally inspiring was connecting with Childhood Cancer International the global network of patient and parent organizations. Remember that true disruption in healthcare requires this exact partnership: innovative clinicians working hand-in-hand with the families we serve.
Key focus areas from our discussions included:
Bridging the Access Gap: Brainstorming with the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – ARIA team on how to leverage AI to make data more accessible to low- and middle-income countries. By collaborating to validate these tools, leading institutions can help deliver ‘expert-like abilities’ to frontline clinicians globally.
Practical AI Integration: Discussing how workflows can be optimized. We explored the future of medical tools—including AI Tumor Boards and the potential of “vibe coding” to reshape software development—while emphasizing that doctors must always maintain a critical eye on AI outputs.
A Shared Commitment to the Future
A special mention must go to the team at Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology International team, including Gertjan Kaspers, Judith Spijkerman, Laura van Tinteren and Jessica Singh. The wonderful work they are doing to elevate care, education, and international twinning partnerships is a powerful blueprint for global health equity.
Meeting these forward-thinking doctors, dedicated advocates, and international partners face-to-face reinforced that true equity happens when advanced technology aligns with deep clinical and community commitment.
By joining forces across institutions, borders, and advocacy groups, we can ensure that the benefits of AI are shared equitably. Thank you to SIOP Asia, CCI, Máxima International, and all the clinicians who brought their vision to the table.
talk soon.”
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