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Deepwise and Tianjin Medical University Co-establish AI Lab to Cultivate Interdisciplinary Talent and Advance Medical AI Innovation

Apr 26, 2019 17:52 CST Updated 17:52
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VCBeat (WeChat ID: vcbeat) has learned that the School of Medical Technology at Tianjin Medical University was officially established on April 25, 2019. As one of the first five universities in China designated by the Ministry of Education in 2018 to offer doctoral programs under the primary discipline of Medical Technology, Tianjin Medical University is also one of the three institutions nationwide that enrolled master’s and doctoral students in Medical Technology in 2019.


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Leaders at All Levels Unveiled the Plaque for the School of Medical Technology, Tianjin Medical University


At the inaugural ceremony of the School of Medical Technology at Tianjin Medical University, DeepWise officially announced a strategic partnership with Tianjin Medical University and the establishment of a Joint Laboratory for Medical Artificial Intelligence Technology. Leaders from the Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau, Tianjin Municipal Health Commission, Tianjin Municipal Education Commission, and Tianjin Medical University attended the event to witness this significant milestone. This collaboration aims to leverage the respective strengths of both parties to promote deep integration among industry, academia, and research, achieving mutual benefits and win-win outcomes.

 

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Vice President Li Qiang of Tianjin Medical University and Qiao Xin, Co-founder and CEO of DeepWise, jointly unveiled the plaque for the Joint Laboratory

 

Following the establishment of the Joint Laboratory for Medical Artificial Intelligence between Tianjin Medical University and DeepWise, both parties will engage in in-depth scientific research collaboration across all levels. By aligning academic research achievements with market demands and integrating resources, they aim to achieve mutual benefits and jointly promote the development of China’s artificial intelligence industry.


Regarding the strategic partnership between DeepWise and Tianjin Medical University, Qiao Xin, Co-founder and CEO of DeepWise, stated in his conference address that this collaboration represents a union of strengths. The cooperation encompasses multiple levels, including the establishment of a joint laboratory for in-depth scientific research, and comprehensive support for Tianjin Medical University’s R&D efforts and discipline development in the field of artificial intelligence. Furthermore, DeepWise has established several joint funds and scholarships to encourage university researchers to undertake various projects, particularly medical AI studies centered on clinical applications.

 

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Address by Qiao Xin, Co-founder and CEO of DeepWise


Qiao Xin emphasized that the application of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the medical field is a major highlight of contemporary technological advancement. Through this new model of university-enterprise collaboration, we aim to explore the application of AI science in medical education and scientific research, jointly cultivate high-quality interdisciplinary talent, bring advanced AI technologies and research closer to clinical practice, address urgent clinical needs, and accelerate the incubation of more medical AI products. This also reflects DeepWise’s social responsibility as a Chinese medical AI enterprise.

 

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President Yan Hua of Tianjin Medical University and Qiao Xin, Co-founder and CEO of DeepWise, Engaged in a Warm Exchange On-Site


In accordance with the National New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan, there is a mandate to promote and apply new AI-driven models and methods for treatment, thereby establishing a rapid and precise intelligent healthcare system. Leveraging emerging technologies such as big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence to upgrade traditional medical practices has become an essential pathway for advancing precision medicine, fostering medical-engineering integration, and driving the intelligent transformation of healthcare. The strategic partnership between DeepWise and Tianjin Medical University will fully leverage DeepWise’s strengths in artificial intelligence algorithms and Tianjin Medical University’s expertise in clinical medicine. By integrating high-quality resources from both parties to achieve complementarity, this collaboration aims to co-create a new ecosystem for cooperative innovation.


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Group Photo of All Leaders at the Inaugural Meeting of the School of Medical Technology, Tianjin Medical University


As a pioneer in the field of AI healthcare, DeepWise remains committed to applying the most advanced artificial intelligence technologies to the medical sector, accelerating the translation of research outcomes, and ensuring the genuine clinical implementation of AI. The establishment of this strategic partnership will further enhance DeepWise’s footprint in AI healthcare. By building a joint laboratory platform, optimizing resource allocation, and deepening the integration of industry, academia, and research, the collaboration aims to yield abundant achievements and contribute to the development of smart healthcare.