Active Collective: ‘AI will completely restructure our knowledge economy’
In recent weeks, Martens, like many others, made extensive use of ChatGPT and ...
Slowing down dementia: early diagnosis matters, and biomarkers are key
Teunissen has just published a major research paper identifying new biomarkers that ...
Medical Data + Pizza #21– Sink your teeth into dense data science
On 15 November 2022, the 21st edition of the ‘Everything medical data ...
Data science reveals links between insomnia and emotional regulation
Van Someren’s work is informed by large amounts of data collected from ...
Registration for Nationale Zorginnovatieprijs 2023 is opened
The Nationale Zorginnovatieprijs 2023 is an award for the most innovative company ...
Algorithms that work – how higher mathematics generates innovation in LSH
Mathematical algorithmic modelling may seem a rarefied academic pursuit, but scientists at CWI pursuing life sciences and health research are committed to designing models with direct applications to challenges in healthcare. From optimising treatment plans for cancer patients and reducing waiting times for ambulances to improving geriatric care and suicide prevention, their work, says senior researcher Peter Bosman, “is not window dressing. Our algorithms are actually being used. We go from foundation to application.”
Life Science and (e)Health dinner serves up inspiring insights
Innovative entrepreneurs and corporates, top scientists and other talents gathered at Amsterdam Science Park, on October 25, to celebrate the latest findings in life sciences and digital innovation. Guests of the Science & Innovation dinner learned about some exciting new scientific ventures, and how technology is saving lives.
Top-class active and healthy ageing is in Amsterdam Metropolis
The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area has once again received a maximum score of 4 stars from the European Innovation Partnership for Active and Healthy Ageing. The recognition encourages collaboration to make the region even more 'lifecourse-friendly'.
Willem Offerhaus: ‘Pausing our climate efforts is not an option’
No one can do it alone. No organisation can tackle the great challenges of our time as a soloist. And that is precisely why Willem Offerhaus has operated at the intersection of government, business and education for decades. As a Board member, he contributes to the business climate in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area and sustainable, responsible digitalisation. Both are important for a smart, green and healthy region, he argues.
Prestigious international award for 15% GasTerug action network
The action network – created to reduce the use of natural gas in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area by 15% before the end of this year – has won a prestigious international award. In Buenos Aires, Argentina, the initiative received an award from C40 Cities.