HIDA Lectures @ HIDSS4Health
Speaker: Holger Fröhlich, Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI
Date: 08.11., 02:00 pm
Title: Towards AI-Based Precision Neurology
Neurodegenerative disorders (NDDs) are becoming more common, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Despite years of research, the mechanisms driving these diseases remain unclear, with some pathologies developing long before symptoms appear. Diagnosing NDDs often requires specialized centers, leading to varied symptom presentation and disease progression in patients.
In light of these challenges, data-driven decision support systems offer a promising path forward. These systems could enable earlier diagnosis, stratification, and monitoring of NDDs. In my talk, I will demonstrate how AI approaches can contribute to this, sharing examples from my work toward developing an AI-assisted digital twin. I’ll also discuss key challenges and future research, including efforts from the new EU graduate school, AI for Parkinson’s Disease (AIPD).
Holger Fröhlich
Prof. Dr. Holger Fröhlich holds a PhD in Computer Science, specializing in Artificial Intelligence. After postdoc roles at the German Cancer Research Center and Cellzome AG (now part of GlaxoSmithKline), he became an associate professor at the University of Bonn in 2010. In 2015, he joined UCB as Director of an AI and Data Science team. Since December 2019, he has led the AI & Data Science group and serves as Deputy Head of Bioinformatics at Fraunhofer SCAI. He also teaches as an honorary professor at the University of Bonn.
His work focuses on applying AI and machine learning to biomedicine, particularly in drug discovery, precision medicine, and clinical trials.
