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Future medicine: TUD and India cooperate for AI in healthcare!
Dresden University of Technology is hosting a workshop on AI and robotics in healthcare from June 16th to 18th. July 2025 with experts from India and Germany.
Future medicine: TUD and India cooperate for AI in healthcare!
The Technical University of Dresden (TUD) is hosting a groundbreaking workshop on the applications of artificial intelligence, extended reality and robotics in healthcare from July 16 to 18, 2025. This event is under the patronage of the Indo-German Science & Technology Center (IGSTC) and brings together over 50 participants from India and Germany. Clinicians, scientists, innovators and leading representatives from the industry will be present. The aim of the workshop is to accelerate the development and deployment of deep tech and next-generation healthcare technologies, [tu-dresden.de] reports.
A highlight of the event will be the signing of a declaration of intent between the Rector of the TUD, Prof. Ursula M. Staudinger, and Dr. M. Srinivas, the director of the AIIMS in New Delhi. This partnership between TUD and AIIMS, ranked among the top 100 hospitals in the world, is seen as a significant step in promoting bilateral research and development programs. The workshop is led by Prof. Stefanie Speidel, Director of Translational Surgical Oncology at TUD, and is closely linked to the transCampus IITM platform, which works in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM).
Diverse participation and expert knowledge
The important institutions present include AIIMS, Lady Hardinge Medical College, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, Medica Superspecialty Hospital as well as renowned German institutions such as RWTH Aachen, TU Munich and Heidelberg University Hospital. Industry leaders such as GE Healthcare, NVIDIA and Brainlab are also represented. This diversity underlines the central role that the partnership between Germany and India plays in the research and development of healthcare technologies.
Another aspect of the initiative is the transfer of academic research into clinical technologies, which was highlighted by the address of the Indian Ambassador to Germany, H.E. Ajit Gupte, is supported. This measure demonstrates a commitment to fostering collaboration and accelerating innovation.
Advanced discussions on artificial intelligence
Parallel to the activities in Dresden, an Indian delegation led by Anna Roy from the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) is discussing possible collaborations in the field of artificial intelligence in healthcare with experts from the Fraunhofer Institute Center Birlinghoven Castle. These discussions were initiated by the Federal Ministry of Health and aim to explore current research projects and their application in practice.
These discussions will introduce various Fraunhofer institutes that are driving leading research projects in the field of AI, including SCAI, which is focused on modeling neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Prof. Dr. Martin Hofmann-Apitius leads these initiatives and emphasizes the international focus of the research, which also includes many Indian talents.
Applications of AI in healthcare
Artificial intelligence is applied in a variety of areas in healthcare. These include digital health applications such as the Mika app, which supports cancer patients, and Diafyt, which was developed for type 1 diabetes patients. Furthermore, AI plays a key role in the early detection of Alzheimer's with programs such as AIRAmed, which analyzes MRI images to detect abnormalities at an early stage.
The use of decision aids in imaging, such as the AI-Rad Companion from Siemens Healthineers, shows how AI supports radiologists in identifying abnormalities more efficiently. The development of chatbot-based symptom checkers, such as Ada, also illustrates the advanced technologies that are increasingly being used in patient care.
The integration of AI into care, for example through the use of robots such as Paro or intelligent walkers, has the potential to significantly improve the quality of life of people with disabilities. The challenges arising from these technologies are also part of the ongoing discussions and research projects.
Overall, the current events and discussions are a significant step in promoting innovative solutions in the healthcare sector, both at a national and international level. The desired partnership between the Indian and German institutions is designed to sustainably improve medical care through the exchange of knowledge and resources.