Collective Minds develops and delivers a cloud-based collaboration platform for healthcare and research with access to data, human and digital expertise. Together with their partners and customers, they offer products and services within imaging research, clinical consultation, and radiology education. The overall goal of their business is to help patients to get their correct diagnosis faster. They are a health-tech startup founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2017.
Role
Work Package 2 (Repository, Connectivity, and Dataflow): CMRAD ensures efficient data management, seamless connectivity, and a smooth flow of information within the NetZeroAICT project. Their expertise is pivotal for maintaining a robust repository and facilitating data exchange.
Work Package 8 (Coordination and Management of Innovation): CMRAD takes the helm in overseeing the project’s overall coordination. Their role includes effective communication, managing innovative aspects, and aligning the project with the objectives of the European Green Deal. Their leadership ensures that innovation thrives while maintaining sustainability.
Key staff
Anders Nordell embodies the fusion of technical acumen and entrepreneurial spirit. His professional journey has spanned across diverse landscapes, from small start-ups to esteemed academic institutions and large corporate organisations.
Healthcare, medical imaging, and Magnetic Resonance are the realms where Anders’s expertise shines. His deep understanding of these domains positions him as a valuable asset within the NetZeroAICT consortium, where he serves as the Project Coordinator. His role involves orchestrating and harmonising efforts to drive sustainable advancements in the intersection of AI and medical imaging. Anders also manages the project activities as WP8 Leader.
Explore Anders’ and Hilde’s insights on the NetZeroAICT Centralized Data Repository
In NetZeroAICT, Hilde is leading the management of the data repository, data processing, and legal framework development. Connecting 9 clinical partners through the repository while ensuring GDPR compliance.
Contribution to NetZeroAICT: Develop a comprehensive legal and privacy framework for data sharing within the NetZeroAICT project. Ensure GDPR compliance, define contractual relationships, and facilitate secure data transfer and repository.
Watch Ernest, John, and Steven as they delve into an insightful discussion of the NetZeroAICT Trustworthy Framework
Formerly the Nuffield Department of Surgery, they are the academic department of surgery at the University of Oxford and hosts a multidisciplinary team of senior clinical academic surgeons, senior scientists, junior clinicians and scientists in training. Their mission is to lead discovery, innovation and education in surgical sciences.
Role
UoO assumes the role of scientific lead (Regent Lee – Technical coordinator) and will be in charge of ethics and governance (WP1 – led by John Kellas).
Key staff
Regent Lee is an Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on integrative assessments of biomarkers for investigating cardiovascular pathologies such as atherosclerosis and abdominal aortic aneurysms. Regent is also pioneering novel methods to characterise biological signals in blood tests and clinical scans, including ultrasound and computerised tomography imaging.
As Scientific Coordinator of the NetZeroAICT consortium, Regent is at the forefront of advancing AI science for CT imaging.
Hear directly from our Scientific Coordinator, Regent, as he talks about the NetZeroAICT timeline.
John is a Community Learning and Development professional who has traversed the realms of public, private, and third sectors. His expertise lies in designing and delivering educational and engagement activities. Specifically, he specializes in collaborative work programs centred around digital and data domains. John’s extensive experience includes project design, facilitation, and management across diverse contexts.
At NetZeroAICT, John is in charge of WP1 on ethics and governance, which entails establishing stakeholder engagement mechanisms.
Take a deep dive into the NetZeroAICT Trustworthy Framework and hear directly from John, Steven and Ernest.
Vicente Grau, Professor at Oxford University, assumes various pivotal roles within the academic community. His affiliation extends to the Department of Engineering Science as RCUK Academic Fellow and the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME). Vicente also holds the position of a Senior Research Fellow at Mansfield College.
In Oxford, Vicente found his niche within the Medical Vision Laboratory, where he contributed significantly to cutting-edge research. His dedication and expertise earned him the prestigious title of an RCUK Academic Fellow in 2007.
Within the NetZeroAICT consortium, Vicente is responsible for training and testing the AI model. His contributions play a pivotal role in advancing the intersection of artificial intelligence and medical imaging, driving positive impact in healthcare and beyond.
Z-Visie is a collaborative partnership with a wealth of experience in radiology and healthcare management. Their vision centers around successful implementation of innovative and high-quality solutions. With an extensive network and complementary expertise, Z-Visie effectively tackles even the most challenging assignments. Additionally, they offer management and interim-management support services, and their portfolio is open for discussion.
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WP5 AI Model Clinical Validation
5 clinical evaluation studies for each of the 5 algorithms that will be trained and developed, based on indication for use (IFU), namely, to visualise: 1. Aorta, 2. pulmonary arteries, 3. carotid cerebral arteries, 4. arteries in extremities, 5. coronary arteries.
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Erik, a highly sought-after radiologist, advisor, and speaker, is dedicated to finding solutions related to the application and implementation of imaging informatics, artificial intelligence, and data sharing. His expertise spans a wide range of topics, making him a valuable resource for addressing complex challenges in the healthcare landscape.
Erik’s mission revolves around bridging medicine, cutting-edge technology, and the power of cyber-human collaboration. As we stand on the brink of a revolution in healthcare and technology, Erik invites us to explore the interface where these domains intersect. His vision encompasses a common future where innovation and collaboration drive positive change.
Within the NetZeroAICT consortium, Erik will take charge of the clinical validation activities of the AI model.
Dive in to hear from Erik and Regent about tackling the problem with the NetZeroAICT solution.
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AMIRES S.R.O. is a consulting company for research, development and innovation projects. Their main strength is the creation of new international sustainable partnerships within innovation focused value chains. Their developed projects remain the main enablers for our industrial clients and their growth and provide the important opportunities for R&D community.
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Support Collective Minds Radiology in Work Package 8 (Coordination and Management of Innovation)
Lead Dissemination and communication activities:
- Stakeholder Engagement: Amires actively engages with key stakeholders, promoting awareness of AI’s potential in digital contrast imaging.
- Knowledge Dissemination: They share project insights through a dedicated webpage, printed materials, events, and European conferences.
- Open-Source Science: Amires contributes to sustainable AI by producing open-source tools, best practice case reports, and deployment frameworks.
Key staff
Programme Manager of the Health and Biotechnology Team at Amires with extensive experience in grant preparation and management.
As the Project Manager for the NetZeroAICT project, she brings her expertise to drive sustainable change in the field of R&D technologies.
Watch Martina on YouTube as she describes the European Challenges of the NetZeroAICT project.
Panagiotis Chatzis is the Dissemination and Communication Manager of NetZeroAICT. At AMI, Panagiotis is responsible for projects in the fields of Health and Biotechnology and Deep Tech.
Within the NetZeroAICT consortium, Panagiotis assumes a pivotal role as the leader of WP7. His responsibilities revolve around dissemination and communication activities, ensuring that the consortium’s groundbreaking work reaches the right audiences. Through effective communication, Panagiotis contributes to the consortium’s mission of driving positive change in the realm of AI and healthcare.
Rhino Health is accelerating the translation of AI into clinical impact by unlocking data silos with Federated Computing.
Its Co-Founder, Dr. Ittai Dayan, having recognized the transformative power of Federated Computing, he teamed up with AI veteran, Yuval Baror, to found Rhino Health. Rhino Health is headquartered in Boston, with an R&D center in Tel Aviv.
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RH is leading Work Package 3:
- Harmonization of CT Scans: Rhino Health plays a critical role in harmonizing the approach to classifying CT scans across different participating sites. By standardizing the process, they aim to improve the overall quality of CT scans stored in the project’s repository.
- Deployment of Harmonization Techniques: Rhino Health deploys essential harmonization techniques, including pre-processing scripts and AI models, directly on the source data.
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As the co-founder and CEO of Rhino Health, Ittai is leading a team of experts in data science, engineering, and healthcare to revolutionize how data is used for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in the healthcare and life sciences industry.
Malhar is a versatile professional with expertise spanning commercial operations, clinical medicine, and AI innovation. He is also a practising physician, a previous management consultant at McKinsey & Company, and now a commercial leader and operator at Rhino Health.
First Analytics hire at a unicorn healthcare startup, brings over 10 years of experience in handling medical and pharmacy data. Daniel’s exposure extends to modern serverless architectures utilizing the AWS cloud.
Daniel’s role within the NetZeroAICT consortium revolves around developing data classification algorithms, a critical component in advancing AI-driven healthcare solutions.
AiSentia’s deep learning AI pipelines extract information beyond what radiologists can see on a routine non-contrast CT scan to develop the next generation of CT imaging technologies using AI.
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AiSentia is actively managing the collective impact throughout the project by evaluating market potential, identifying product opportunities, and overseeing individual and collective exploitation of project results. They monitor Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) creation both within and outside the consortium. Additionally, they develop an innovative business model specifically for NetZeroAICT, conduct a comprehensive Social/Life Cycle Assessment (S/LCA) with environmental and economic return on investment analysis, and strategize for Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and regulatory compliance. These coordinated efforts ensure effective project management and contribute to achieving NetZero Healthcare goals.
Key staff
Seán, a values-driven entrepreneurial physicist, brings a wealth of experience to the table. With nearly two decades of expertise in creating and capturing value from real-world data, Seán’s journey has been shaped by a passion for artificial intelligence.
His mission aligns with the principles of sustainability. As part of the NetZeroAICT consortium, Seán takes on a pivotal role. He will lead the IPR analysis, ensuring that intellectual property strategies are strategically aligned. Additionally, he will drive exploitation efforts, ensuring that the innovations developed within the consortium find practical applications. Lastly, Seán’s focus on sustainability underscores the long-term impact of these endeavours, benefiting both healthcare providers and patients alike.
WP6 Leader – IPR Analysis, Exploitation and Sustainability
John, an IT professional, thrives at the intersection of Product and Project domains. His expertise lies in building software and navigating the critical journey from idea tion to user adoption.
As part of the NetZeroAICT consortium, John takes on a pivotal role. He will lead the IPR analysis, ensuring that intellectual property strategies are strategically aligned. Additionally, he will drive exploitation efforts, ensuring that the innovations developed within the consortium find practical applications. Lastly, Seán’s focus on sustainability underscores the long-term impact of these endeavours, benefiting both healthcare providers and patients alike.
Unilabs is an international group of diagnostics professionals and supporting team members. Their CARE BIG culture is at the heart of their business, bringing open minds and new ideas to our work.
Role
Unilabs will support Z-visie in analysing the results of 5 clinical studies in collaboration with the University of Oxford for statistical, epidemiological and performance-based evaluation.
Bettera’s mission is to deliver high-quality services in health economics, regulatory affairs, and social impact assessment that help their clients develop, implement, and market their medical technologies in a sustainable and ethical way.
Role
WP1: BETT will do a horizon scanning and early Health Technology Assessment (HTA) engagement in the EU and UK, targeting the top 5 economies. Initial work on creating and managing the product(s) Intended Use statement(s) / Indications and draft labelling, in addition to the identification and rationale of the Medical Device Classification for the targeted markets and the initial roadmap for Digital Contrast CT Angiograms.
The Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice is a leading public institution and the leading healthcare player in the Alpes-Maritimes. The CHU carries out 3 essential missions:
- Care (diagnosis, prevention, education)
- Education (medical and paramedical training)
- Research and innovation (contribution to the advancement of medical and pharmaceutical sciences)
Role
CHUN is a beneficiary partner and will provide the consortium with clinical data for research. In addition, they provide translational science input, serve as members of the scientific steering committee, and contribute to building trust with healthcare stakeholders.
The University of Opole comprises twelve faculties and nineteen scientific institutes cooperating with other university units, which together form a dynamic, modern and versatile academic organism.
The University of Opole was established in 1994 as a result of joining one of the best Polish pedagogical academies – the Higher Pedagogical College in Opole and the Opole branch of the Catholic University in Lublin.
Role
The University of Opole is a beneficiary partner and will provide the consortium with clinical data for research. In addition, they provide translational science input, serve as members of the scientific steering committee, and contribute to building trust with healthcare stakeholders.
The University Hospital of Iraklion is a university hospital established in Crete, Greece in 1989.
Role
The University Hospital of Iraklion is a beneficiary partner and will provide the consortium with clinical data for research. In addition, they provide translational science input, serve as members of the scientific steering committee, and contribute to building trust with healthcare stakeholders.
Gasthuiszusters Antwerpen is a Non-Profit organisation of merged hospitals across Belgium. It was established in Antwerp in 1238.
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WP1: Building the ethical compliance and governance architecture
Based on the literature review, GZA will develop tools, procedures and methodology to
- continuously monitor and revise the ethical risk assessment by defining ethical risks specific to all project milestones and to the consortium governance,
- conduct ethical reviews (trustworthiness reviews) of all project milestones and consortium governance. The ethical annex to this proposal forms the basis of the ethical risk assessment. The ethical governance structure, along with the PSC and legal teams, will review and ratify the tools and procedures before implementation. Recommendations from the ethical reviews will be considered for ratification.
Key staff
Steven will contribute to establishing an ethical compliance and governance framework based on a thorough literature review. This approach involves continuous monitoring and revision of ethical risk assessments tailored to consortium governance. Conducting trustworthiness reviews. Recommendations from ethical reviews will guide our decision-making process.
Learn more about NetZeroAICT’s trustworthy framework from Steven, John and Ernest on YouTube.
AZ Sint-Jan Brugge AV is a prominent hospital in West Flanders, known for its commitment to accessible care for all, regardless of background or financial status.
The hospital prides itself on its innovative approach, striving for excellence in medical care. It serves as a regional reference point and aims to extend its expertise well beyond, ensuring its status as a leader in specialised medical services.
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AJ Sint-Jan Brugge is a beneficiary partner and will provide the consortium with clinical data for research. In addition, they provide translational science input, serve as members of the scientific steering committee, and contribute to building trust with healthcare stakeholders.
Their organisation strives to drive improvement and innovation within the health and care sector. By offering evidence-based services and measuring their impact on patients, staff, and the wider system, they provide impartial answers to critical questions that matter to healthcare professionals, patients, and the entire health and care system.
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WP1: Unity Insights will conduct a comprehensive life cycle assessment to identify all of the social and health carbon economic impacts associated with CT digital contrast and pathways, including the impacts on health outcomes, environmental costs, and wider workforce impacts.
At Leicester University, they strongly believe that they change lives through the education they offer and the research they undertake. As a university, they value, nurture and celebrate their people.
Role
The University of Leicester is an associated partner that will provide the consortium with clinical data for research. In addition, they provide translational science input, serve as members of the scientific steering committee, and contribute to building trust with healthcare stakeholders.
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world since 1451. They are a world top 100 university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities.
Role
The University of Glasgow is an associated partner that will provide the consortium with clinical data for research. In addition, they provide translational science input, serve as members of the scientific steering committee, and contribute to building trust with healthcare stakeholders.
Key staff
Experienced Professor with a demonstrated track record in novel therapeutic development. Skilled in Genomics, Transcriptomics, Spatial Profiling, Translational Medicine, Pre-clinical Studies, Molecular Oncology, Molecular Biology, Artificial Intelligence, and Pancreatic cancer. Strong healthcare services professional with a Doctor of Philosophy – PhD focused on Medicine (pancreatic cancer) from UNSW.
The University of Sao Paolo aims to train professional health professionals to meet the Brazilian needs; FMRP also develops important research, thus contributing to the evolution of scientific knowledge.
Role
The University of Sao Paolo is an associated partner that will contribute in-kind to the consortium with data and similar contributions as other clinical sites. They have obtained local IRB approval to participate in the consortium and provide clinical data for research. In addition, they provide translational science input, serve as members of the scientific steering committee, and contribute to building trust with healthcare stakeholders.
The Federal University of Fluminense was established in 1911.
Role
The Federal University of Fluminense is an associated partner that will contribute in-kind to the consortium with data and similar contributions as other clinical sites. They have obtained local IRB approval to participate in the consortium and provide clinical data for research. In addition, they provide translational science input, serve as members of the scientific steering committee, and contribute to building trust with healthcare stakeholders.
Their excellence in research and teaching makes the University of Sydney one of the top universities in Australia and highly ranked among the best universities in the world.
Role
The University of Sydney is an associated partner that will contribute in kind to the consortium with data and similar contributions as other clinical sites. They have obtained local IRB approval to participate in the consortium and provide clinical data for research. In addition, they provide translational science input, serve as members of the scientific steering committee, and contribute to building trust with healthcare stakeholders.