My Experience at Intelligent Health UK

I am a student studying digital health and entrepreneurship at GBSH. As students, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in various health-tech events that take place in the UK. These events revolve around the digitisation of healthcare systems and the latest technological advancements. In my programme, we come to know about various health technologies, including 3D printing, robotics, metaverse, artificial intelligence, precision medicine, augmented and virtual reality, microfluidics, and nanotechnology. 

Among the events taking place in London, one we eagerly anticipated was Intelligent Health UK, where we hoped to witness numerous start-ups showcasing their innovations and engaging in discussions with entrepreneurs. This event served as a valuable learning experience for us, as entrepreneurship is a vital part of our programme. Our module leads understood the significance of practical exposure, so they generously provided passes to students who expressed interest in attending. We were delighted to receive these passes and could not wait to attend and network at the event.

The event took place on the 24th and 25th of May. We started our day with the captivating headline discussion titled "Leading Digital Change, Interoperability, and Innovation." The main stage buzzed with several discussions, while other rooms hosted workshops that brought entrepreneurs together to discuss challenges. A common theme throughout the event was the ruse of AI and robotics in medicine and surgery.

The highlight of the event was undoubtedly the start-up showcase, where innovative disruptors of the digital health ecosystem presented their ground-breaking work. Witnessing the brilliance of these entrepreneurs from around the world left us feeling inspired. The event allowed us to witness real-time examples of concepts we had studied in our modules, such as precision medicine, the integration of the metaverse in health, virtual reality applications, and the implementation of complex interventions to address various health issues. This also provided us with an invaluable networking opportunity. It allowed us to connect with like-minded professionals and delve deeper into the areas that fascinated us the most. The use of AI in the field of Radiology was a particularly prominent topic of discussion that shed light on the future of healthcare.

One of the discussions that I found most interesting was the closing headline led by Divya Chander, titled "Can You Read My Mind? The Promise and Perils of AI in Brain Mapping." Divya delved into the realm of generative AI and its remarkable implications in brain mapping and decoding, emphasising the importance of preparing for the potential consequences in the future. Her work involves the application of electroencephalogram (EEG) technology in operating rooms to gain insights into the intricate networks of the human brain during moments of losing and regaining consciousness. The prospect of mapping our thoughts through technology was mind-boggling and left me in awe. She spoke about how technology has the potential to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of complex mental illnesses. However, as ground-breaking as this technology is, it raises concerns about security vulnerabilities. The question of whether AI poses a risk to security, ranging from national security to individual privacy, added a layer of complexity to the discussion.

Witnessing the work being done with AI and its remarkable impact on health was awe-inspiring. The immense power of technology left us with a sense of wonder and curiosity about its endless possibilities.