The Erasmus MC AI Accelerator has launched

Thursday, January 23, 2025, marked the official kick-off of the Erasmus MC AI Accelerator. Member of the Executive Board, Dirk Schraven, kicked off the AI Accelerator, stating: “AI can help us keep healthcare accessible while balancing demand and capacity. Establishing the AI Accelerator is a logical step that aligns with our broader strategy.”

Dr. Peter Rijnbeek and dr. Michel van Genderen took the stage next. “The technological development of AI is advancing at a rapid pace,” Michel explained. “This compels us to collaborate more effectively and accelerate the responsible implementation of AI. That is exactly what the AI Accelerator aims to contribute to.” How? The AI accelerator aims to build an AI community, boost AI literacy, formulate AI policies and facilitate AI technical infrastructure.

Poster competition winners

Connection and knowledge-sharing are core objectives of the AI Accelerator. During the kick-off, there was significant focus on existing AI initiatives at Erasmus MC. Over 30 Erasmus MC colleagues showcased their work during a poster competition last Thursday. Wietske Bastiaansen, Tom Seinen, and Jing Yu were awarded prizes for their contributions.