MUNICH — Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, a renowned German research organization, unveils cutting-edge digital solutions for the healthcare sector at DMEA 2023 in Berlin. The event serves as a platform for the organization to spotlight advancements in AI-based technologies aimed at revolutionizing patient care, diagnostics, and therapy, according to a press release published on EuropaWire .
The healthcare industry faces pressing challenges, including the need for improved patient care, faster diagnoses, and cost-saving measures. In response, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft collaborates with partners to develop innovative solutions catering to the evolving needs of an aging population.
A key highlight at the exhibition is the Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems IAIS’s AI-based software designed for automated processing of medical documents. This breakthrough promises streamlined clinical workflows and ensures high-quality treatment delivery.
Furthermore, the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD introduces digital solutions facilitating personalized medicine. These solutions empower both healthcare professionals and patients, offering tools such as allergy test evaluation via smartphones and interactive data analysis for conditions like chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
Addressing concerns of trust and efficiency in AI utilization in medical care, the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS presents novel quantum computing approaches for early breast cancer detection. Additionally, the institute showcases the integration of routine clinical data with AI to support informed clinical decision-making.
In line with the digital transformation of healthcare, the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine MEVIS presents software solutions for structured data management and guideline-based decision-making. These innovations promise enhanced cancer treatment follow-up through optimized image-based analysis aided by AI.
Moreover, the Fraunhofer Center for Digital Diagnostics focuses on improving healthcare access in rural areas through mobile health centers and advanced virus testing technologies. Similarly, the Fraunhofer Center for Assistive Information and Communication Solutions AICOS showcases predictive and participatory medicine technologies, emphasizing decentralized healthcare and algorithm-supported clinical decisions.
The National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity ATHENE emphasizes secure digitalization in healthcare, addressing data protection concerns and designing secure access controls for cloud solutions.
Fraunhofer’s contributions extend to IT infrastructure and software development, with institutes like Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT and Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS presenting solutions for clinical research management and transparent, interoperable health data spaces, respectively.
Visitors to DMEA 2023 can explore these groundbreaking innovations firsthand at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s booth D107 in Hall 2.2, where experts will be on hand to provide insights and answer queries regarding the future of health IT.
