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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently introduced SmartCare – an AI platform developed by HKUST researchers that redefines patient journeys from triage to treatment – in its on-campus clinic. This landmark deployment kicks off a six-month pilot study open to 15,000+ students, faculty, and staff. Developed by Prof. Hao CHEN from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Director of Smart Lab, SmartCare builds on HKUST’s invention, MedDr—one of the largest open-source generalist multimodal foundation models for medicine in the world. Read more

HKUST and Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Wuhan Union Hospital) have jointly established the "Collaborative Center for Medical and Engineering Innovation" (the Center). Prof. Hao CHEN, Assistant Professor of Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Division of Life Science at HKUST, serves as one of the Center’s Co-Directors. Read more

Prof. Xiaomeng LI, Assistant Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Associate Director of Center for Medical Imaging & Analysis at HKUST, and her research team have developed a groundbreaking AI technology that reconstructs precise 3D bones and organs models from minimal X-ray images, slashing patients’ radiation exposure by up to 99% compared to CT scans. This innovation not only enhances patient safety but also reduces costs and wait times, with potential applications in surgical planning, real-time imaging, and personalized implants. HKUST team is collaborating with different industry partners to implement this technology in public hospitals. Read more