On Friday 18 February 2022, the Accademia di Medicina di Torino hosted a scientific meeting entitled Big data in transactional neuroscience. The meeting was introduced by Adriano Chiò, Head of the ALS Center of the University of Turin and member of the Academy. Our PI, Prof. Barbara Di Camillo, held a lecture on how the use of big data and Artificial Intelligence may impact in healthcare and, more specifically, in Translational Neuroscience.
ABSTRACT: In recent years we are facing a change in the socio-economic health models based on data. This is the result of the increase in the volume, speed, and variety of data collected in the healthcare sector, combined with the development of Artificial Intelligence and Information Technologies. However, the effective use of this data to address the challenges in understanding and treating human health problems has yet to show its full potential. The barriers that limit the impact and practical application of Artificial Intelligence in the healthcare sector are diverse. In addition to the volume characterizing “Big Data”, their heterogeneity, complexity, variability, together with their often dynamic nature pose a number of technical and methodological challenges. Moreover, the management of the data and the interpretation of the results raise new questions related to ethical aspects, and indicate a need to change the organizational model of health management. This lecture will illustrate some basic concepts of Artificial Intelligence, discussing through some practical examples potential, challenges, and limits of its use in the medical field.
You can find the recording here (in italian only)
