Abu Dhabi, UAE- July 2024- Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) has recently established “RenAIssance”, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) research lab, poised to set new benchmarks in AI research and redefine the future of healthcare technology and innovation.

Equipped with state-of-the-art, high-performance computing devices and in collaboration with researchers from Khalifa University and Mohamad Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, the lab enables SSMC to closely engage with academic institutions and industries, both in the UAE and globally. This industry-academia collaboration aims to create tailored AI tools to better personalize patient care and innovate solutions that directly address healthcare challenges in the UAE.

Furthermore, Dr. Siddiq Anwar, consultant nephrologist and project lead at SSMC, said: “Through multidisciplinary and multi-faculty collaborations, the “RenAIssance” AI research lab will play a crucial role in developing next generation solutions for complex medical challenges presented at the hospital. I eagerly look forward collaborating with fellow healthcare and academic professionals to leverage AI technologies to enhance patient care and outcomes.” Wish to acknowledge the academic collaboration of Dr Mecit Can Emre Simsekler from Khalifa University and Dr Mohammad Yaqub of Mohamad Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence that has been pivotal in setting up this lab.

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Underlining the importance of this facility, Dr. Ravi Trehan, acting director of medical research, added: “Embracing a digital-first, tech-enabled approach with validated and tailored AI solutions is imperative to alleviate modern medical challenges. At SSMC, our research team is dedicated to conducting research that will offer meaningful contributions to this transformative journey.”

Dr. Marwan Al Kaabi, acting chief executive officer, further noted: “As a leading provider of world-class healthcare, SSMC is enthusiastic about collaborating with international academic consortia to develop and validate AI tools to address global healthcare challenges. Ultimately, this contributes to Abu Dhabi’s journey towards becoming one of the world’s premier healthcare destinations.”