Healthcare & Medtech

Leveraging cutting edge technologies to transform Healthcare and MedTech (HM) research and development, A*STAR I²R integrates a wide range of capabilities within the HM ecosystem. 
Our core competencies include Signal processing, Artificial Intelligence, Visual Computing and Intelligence and Natural Language Processing. 

Healthcare &MedTech Focus Area

Signal processing

  • Time-series + spatial analysis
  • Spectral analysis
  • Artifact removal

Visual Computing and Intelligence

  • Image segmentation and classification
  • Multimodal image registration
  • Surgical simulation/modeling

Artificial Intelligence

  • Multimodal AI for diagnosis/monitoring
  • Machine/deep learning for decision support
  • Predictive modeling

Natural Language Processing

  • Context understanding
  • Language translation
  • Understanding and conversation
These core competencies translate into technologies and solutions for these key Healthcare & MedTech domains.

Neurological

Research in advanced neural signal processing using machine learning 
  • to monitor, replace, improve or restore neural functions
  • to alleviate mental problems such as attention, anxiety, fatigue, stress

Cardiometabolic

Research in advanced medical imaging technique using multimodal visual intelligence for
  • predictive analysis and cardiac function modelling for Cardiovascular Disease diagnosis and intervention planning
  • surgical simulation / modeling

Frailty

Research in advanced multimodal artificial intelligence on clinical informatics 
  • to lengthen healthspan with improved life expectancy
  • improve precision screening using new digital biomarker

Diabetes

Research in new data-driven approaches and artificial intelligence to
  • personalize diabetes treatment and optimize outcomes
  • enhance resource-efficiency in hospital
  • risk stratification, population insights and behavioural modifications

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