Join Thomas Wood of Fast Data Science for a full-day event on “Healing Through Collaboration: Open-Source Software in Surgical, Biomedical and AI Technologies” at the Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics 2025 which will take place on 27th June in London.
The event has speakers and panellists from academic, industry, and regulatory backgrounds, along with a call for posters, open-review proceedings, and awards.
The focus of this event will be the groundbreaking potential of open-source software in revolutionising surgical, biomedical, and artificial intelligence. The workshop is a key part of the prestigious Hamlyn Symposium, and promises to be a vibrant hub for engineers, researchers, and clinicians from both academia and industry.
Here is the website for the Hamlyn Symposium: https://www.hamlynsymposium.org/events/healing-through-collaboration-open-source-software-in-surgical-biomedical-and-ai-technologies/
Thomas Wood studied physics at university, and then did a masters in natural language processing in 2008. In 2018, he founded Fast Data Science, so he could work as a freelance consultant in natural language processing and machine learning. He is working as the industry partner on the Harmony project, and his other work includes applying natural language processing to clinical trial protocols.
The power of open-source in accelerating innovation and fostering global accessibility in healthcare is undeniable. This symposium recognises this momentum, providing a crucial platform to discuss the remarkable progress made possible by collaborative efforts and the open sharing of software, algorithms, models, datasets, and documentation.
However, the rapid pace of technological advancement also brings forth significant challenges, including the need for rapid prototyping and validation, data standardisation and privacy, managing fragmented code, achieving high-performance computing in critical environments like the operating room, and keeping pace with the latest software and hardware. This workshop aims to tackle these crucial issues head-on, with a vision of evolving open-source tools into sustainable, long-term supported solutions ready for clinical application.
A highlight of the event will be a dynamic panel discussion featuring a diverse group of experts, including Thomas Wood from Fast Data Science. The panellists will bring their unique perspectives to the conversation, exploring the current landscape, challenges, and future directions of open-source in healthcare.
Beyond the panel discussion, attendees can look forward to keynote talks, technical presentations, spotlight sessions, abstract papers, and poster sessions showcasing the latest innovative work in the field. The symposium also includes awards, further encouraging and celebrating advancements.
This is a valuable opportunity to connect with leading minds, share knowledge, explore emerging trends, and contribute to building a strong and enduring community dedicated to advancing healthcare solutions through open collaboration.
You can find more information about this exciting event on the Hamlyn Symposium website: https://www.hamlynsymposium.org/events/healing-through-collaboration-open-source-software-in-surgical-biomedical-and-ai-technologies/
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