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Osteoarthritis

New Research Findings, Computational Health, ITG,

Osteoarthritis: Largest Genome-Wide Association Study Uncovers Drug Targets and Therapy Opportunities

Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability and chronic pain worldwide, affecting an estimated 595 million people globally. Projections suggest that this number will rise to 1 billion by 2050. Despite its profound impact on individuals and…

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New Research Findings, Computational Health, ICB,

New Findings on T Cells: The Body Prepares Early for Mild to Severe Disease

Even in the case of uncomplicated infections, the body prepares itself early on for the possibility of a more severe course. A research team from Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich has now uncovered this mechanism. The scientists…

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AI, Awards & Grants, Computational Health, IML,

Using Artificial Intelligence to Decipher the Mechanisms of Cancer Metastasis

The DECIPHER-M research project uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to further understand the spread of cancer cells based on routine clinical data. The aim is to improve treatment options using a multimodal foundation model. As a key contributor,…

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New Research Findings, Computational Health, ICB,

Antigenic Variation: Decoding the Mechanism Controlling Antigen Activation in Trypanosomes

A new study by Helmholtz Munich and LMU shows how pathogens control changes in their cell surface to evade the immune system.

Ethics of AI in Healthcare: The use of AI in healthcare requires ethical guidelines to address bias, ensure transparency, and maintain patient trust in medical practices. AdobeStock_1055051906

AI, New Research Findings, Computational Health, IML,

International Experts Establish FUTURE-AI Guidelines for Trustworthy Healthcare AI

A landmark consensus paper introducing the FUTURE-AI framework for trustworthy AI in healthcare has been published by a collaboration of leading institutions, in which Helmholtz Munich is also involved. This important work sets a new standard for…

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AI, Featured Publication, Computational Health, Health AI,

New AI Model Enhances Speed and Accuracy in Medical Diagnoses

A study led by Dr. Tingying Peng, Helmholtz AI PI at the Computational Health Center at Helmholtz Munich, and Dr. Melanie Boxberg from the TUM Department of Pathology has introduced a new technology aimed at improving how doctors analyze tissue…