AI4Health Suzhou Key Laboratory

Director: Professor John Moraros

The establishment of the AI4Health Suzhou Key Laboratory in the School of Science (SCI), at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in 2024 is a significant milestone that highlights the growing importance of AI in the realm of healthcare. This state-of-the-art facility and the highly qualified researchers and students working in it represents a commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive advancements in medical research, clinical practice, and public health initiatives. By focusing on AI for health, the lab aims to harness the power of artificial intelligence to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, ultimately improving patient outcomes and contributing to the global effort to achieve the United Nations – Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

The AI4Health Suzhou Key Laboratory is poised to serve as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together experts in AI, medicine, public health, and related fields to explore innovative solutions to complex healthcare challenges. Through its highly competent research team and key initiatives, the lab seeks to pioneer new approaches to personalized medicine, predictive analytics, and healthcare delivery, with the overarching goal of making healthcare systems more efficient, accessible, and responsive to the needs of diverse populations in China and the world. Furthermore, the lab’s emphasis on AI for health aligns with the broader industry trends and international efforts to integrate advanced technologies into healthcare, positioning it as a leader in the ongoing transformation of the healthcare landscape.

The establishment of AI4Health Suzhou Key Laboratory underscores the commitment of SCI and XJTLU to be at the forefront of technological innovation and its application to address pressing societal needs. By investing in the development of AI capabilities specifically tailored to the healthcare domain, XJTLU demonstrates its dedication to fostering a culture of research excellence, knowledge dissemination, and practical impact in the field of health sciences and population health. As the AI4Health Suzhou Key Laboratory begins its journey, it is poised to make significant contributions to the advancement of AI-driven healthcare solutions, shaping the future of medical practice and public health on a global scale.

Professor John Moraros, Dean of the School of Science and Director of the AI4Health Suzhou Key Laboratory stated: “I am committed to providing strategic vision and leadership to steer the direction, objectives, and expansion of this esteemed research facility. This encompasses establishing research priorities, formulating long-term research strategies, and guaranteeing alignment with the overarching goals of SCI and XJTLU. I have the good fortune to be surrounded by a talented team of strong, experienced and highly accomplished scholars, who are serving as my Research Theme Leaders including our esteemed Dr. Faez Khan, Dr. Zhen Wei, Dr. Justin Fendos and Dr. Shuihua Wang. Together we will build a highly productive investigative community of scientists (faculty, students and partners) dedicated to supervising the design, implementation, and administration of AI related research initiatives that will benefit the people of Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China and the world.”