Seoul National University Hospital launches Healthcare AI Research Center

Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) has launched a Healthcare AI Research Center to bolster AI research, develop medical AI systems, build data platforms, and train specialised personnel. The institute aims to create AI-based diagnostic systems and personalised treatments, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficiency.

The establishment of the centre marks a major first step in applying AI technology to healthcare, with the aim of delivering accurate diagnoses, personalised treatment options, improved patient care, and driving innovation across the medical field.

Focusing on its core values of AI, Collaboration, and Healthcare, the institute is committed to creating a “sustainable healthy future through innovative AI research.” It aims to lead patient-tailored treatment and medical innovation through the development of AI-based precision diagnosis systems and customised therapies.

The Healthcare AI Research Center is organised into the Data Science Center and the Technology Research Center, conducting research across a range of fields, including Big Data, Infrastructure, Analytical Statistics, Medical Imaging, Biosignals, Genomics, and Digital Pathology. 

It plans to use the resources of the SNUH Convergence Medical Technology Institute and the Research Cooperation Center within the Yangjae-dong AI Hub to collaborate with domestic and international AI companies and universities, strengthening its global research network.

SNUH, the first institution in Korea to digitise medical records and now home to a rich repository of accurate and extensive medical data, plans to further reinforce its research infrastructure, with a focus on advancing medical innovation through AI-based research and the development of smart healthcare systems.