Sept. 15, 2022

The Data Science Institute (DSI) recently collaborated with leading institutions, including Massachusetts General Brigham, University of Colorado, NVIDIA, and the National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute, to host a Federated Learning Challenge as part of the 2022 Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention (MICCAI) conference. The challenge aimed to bring together experts from various fields to showcase the latest advancements in federated learning and provide a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange.

The competition was a huge success, with participants showcasing their innovative FL methodologies. After much consideration, the winner of the challenge was announced at the MICCAI annual meeting, where attendees were able to learn more about the winning federated learning methodology and its potential impact on the field of AI and healthcare.

This challenge highlights the DSI commitment to advancing the use of federated learning in the healthcare industry and showcases the importance of collaboration between institutions and experts in driving innovation and progress in the field. The DSI will continue to work with top institutions and organizations to promote the safe and effective use of AI in healthcare.

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