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E142 ‘Patient-Centric Care & AI Innovation in Rural Health’ with Mayo Clinic’s Prathibha Varkey

Welcome to episode E142 of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that explores the applications and research of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on the island of Ireland.

Our mission is to increase the use of AI for the benefit of our society, our competitiveness and everyone living in Ireland.

On April 16th, AI Ireland founder Mark Kelly hosted and moderated the “Improving Health Outcomes Through AI” at the National Healthcare Outcomes Conference at the RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland).  In the coming weeks, we will share bite-sized podcasts of the conference talks to inspire others about the possibilities of AI in healthcare. 

Today’s guest is Prathibha Varkey, President of Mayo Clinic Health System. In the episode, Prathibha shared illuminating insights into Mayo Clinic’s unwavering commitment to patient-centric care and its innovative approaches to healthcare transformation, particularly in rural communities.

Mayo Clinic, renowned for its exceptional healthcare services, is deeply rooted in the principle of prioritising patient needs above all else. Prathibha emphasised Mayo Clinic’s dedication to delivering outstanding, patient-focused care while continually striving to transform the healthcare landscape.

A key aspect of Mayo Clinic’s mission is extending its exceptional care to rural communities. Prathibha highlighted Mayo Clinic’s origins in the rural town of Rochester, Minnesota, underscoring the organisation’s deep connection to rural healthcare. With 40% of its communities classified as rural, Mayo Clinic Health System plays a vital role in providing access to Mayo Clinic-quality care closer to home.

The conversation delved into the challenges faced by healthcare providers, including workforce shortages, access to specialists, and time constraints in patient interactions. Prathibha outlined Mayo Clinic’s proactive approach to addressing these challenges through innovative solutions, with a particular emphasis on leveraging AI.

AI holds immense promise in revolutionising healthcare delivery, from augmenting the workforce to streamlining administrative tasks and enhancing patient care experiences. Mayo Clinic’s commitment to solving pressing healthcare issues through AI reflects its forward-thinking approach to innovation.

A crucial component of Mayo Clinic’s success lies in its organisational culture, which fosters openness to technology adoption and encourages continuous learning and experimentation. Prathibha attributed this culture to visionary leadership, comprehensive education initiatives and collaborative platforms that engage stakeholders across the organisation.

One such initiative highlighted by Prathibha is the Mayo Clinic platform, established by CEO Dr. Gianrico Farrugia, to harness AI’s potential in addressing healthcare challenges. Through educational workshops, certificate programs and immersive training opportunities, Mayo Clinic equips its staff with the skills and knowledge needed to embrace AI and drive transformative change in healthcare.

The RCSI conference provided a platform for engaging discussions on AI’s role in healthcare, bringing together stakeholders to explore its development, interaction with the workforce and potential challenges. Prathibha underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in navigating the complexities of AI implementation while avoiding pitfalls.

In conclusion, Prathibha’s insights offer a compelling glimpse into Mayo Clinic’s commitment to healthcare innovation and patient-centric care. By harnessing the power of AI and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, Mayo Clinic remains at the forefront of transforming healthcare for the betterment of patients worldwide.

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AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

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E139 Lidia Juskowiak and Amy Awad, Co-Founders at Lean In Wellness

Welcome to episode E139 of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that explores the applications and research of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on the island of Ireland.

Our mission is to increase the use of AI for the benefit of our society, our competitiveness and everyone living in Ireland.

Today’s guests are Lidia Juskowiak, Co-Founder and CEO, and Amy Awad, CTO and Co-Founder at Lean In Wellness. Founded in 2022, Lean In Wellness is more than just a wellness app – it’s your gateway to a better quality of life. They aim to be the world’s leading Wellbeing platform, designed for individual consumers and organisations looking for comprehensive employee assistance solutions.

Lean In Wellness was a nominee at last year’s AI Awards in the Best Application of AI in Healthcare category for addressing growing health issues related to obesity by offering a holistic wellness platform powered by AI. It covers mental, physical and spiritual health, using personalised tools and innovative lean methodology. 

Topics include:

  • The inspiration for setting up Lean In Wellness
  • Personalising wellness solutions with cognitive science and AI
  • Their goal within prioritising privacy and ethical AI standards
  • Developing a Proof-of-Concept that promotes fairness and empowers gradual change
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AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

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News Presentations

‘expl[ai]n!’ workshop pioneers AI Integration in Local Government Operations

The “expl[ai]n!” workshop, a collaborative initiative by Dublin City Council, Smart Dublin and the CONNECT Centre, marks a pivotal step towards integrating AI technologies within local government operations. 

Facilitated in partnership with Mark Kelly, Founder of AI Ireland, this innovative workshop aimed to enhance AI awareness among local authority staff, fostering a comprehensive understanding of both Traditional AI and Generative AI technologies. 

Participants, drawn from a wide range of departments within the Dublin City Council, engaged in a deep dive into AI’s potential risks and rewards, focusing on its application within the context of local governance.

Goals and Objectives

The workshop was designed with the following objectives:

Educational Enhancement

Equip participants with a foundational understanding of AI, distinguishing between Traditional AI and Generative AI, and their respective use cases and functionalities.

Risk Assessment

Guide attendees through a critical examination of AI applications, identifying potential risks and ethical considerations in various scenarios.

Opportunity Exploration

Highlight and discuss the vast opportunities AI presents for improving local authority services, including efficiency gains, enhanced decision-making processes and personalised citizen services.

Challenge Identification

Address and strategise around the challenges and barriers to AI integration, from technical hurdles to public trust and data privacy concerns.

Workshop Structure

Introduction to AI in Governance

  • Overview of AI technologies and their relevance to local governance.
  • Introduction to the concepts of Traditional AI and Generative AI, illustrated with real-world examples.

AI Opportunities in Local Authorities

  • Detailed exploration of AI applications in various departments such as traffic management, public safety and citizen engagement. 
  • Discussion on how AI can transform public services, increase operational efficiency and drive innovation.

Risks and Ethical Considerations

  • Interactive session on identifying and assessing the risks associated with AI deployment, including data security, privacy and ethical implications. 
  • Case studies on AI misapplications and lessons learnt.

Breakout Sessions

  • Participants split into department-focused groups to discuss potential AI applications and challenges specific to their areas. 
  • Facilitated brainstorming on practical steps towards AI adoption.

Conclusion and Next Steps

  • Wrap-up discussion on key takeaways, establishing a roadmap for AI integration within the council’s operations. 
  • Encouragement towards a culture of innovation and continuous learning in AI technologies.

Key Outcomes

The “expl[ai]n!” workshop succeeded in:

Building AI Literacy

Participants gained a solid grounding in AI technologies, understanding their implications and potential within local government contexts.

Risk Awareness

The workshop fostered a nuanced perspective on the ethical and operational risks of AI, paving the way for responsible AI use.

Fostering Collaboration

By bringing together staff from various departments, the workshop encouraged cross-departmental collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Highlighting AI’s Potential

Attendees left with a clear vision of how AI can be harnessed to enhance public services and operational efficiency.

Conclusion

The collaboration between Dublin City Council, Smart Dublin, the CONNECT Centre and AI Ireland underscores a proactive approach towards embracing AI technologies. This initiative not only enhances AI literacy among local authority staff but also sets the stage for thoughtful, ethical AI integration, ensuring that Dublin remains at the forefront of smart city innovations.

AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

Accessible for purchase on Amazon, AI Ireland’s latest book “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution,” is your must read this month. For executives, policy architects or technology aficionados seeking to make sense of the intricate world of AI, “AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution” is your essential handbook. Available on Amazon Kindle or hard copy, this book furnishes you with the expertise and instruments required to employ AI both effectively and ethically.

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Professional services

E136 Kevin Magee, Chief Technology Officer at Zyte

Welcome to episode E136 of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that explores the applications and research of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on the island of Ireland.

Our mission is to increase the use of AI for the benefit of our society, our competitiveness and everyone living in Ireland.

Today’s guest is Kevin Magee, Chief Technology Officer at Zyte. Based in Cork, Zyte believe that businesses deserve a smooth pathway to data. For more than a decade, they have led the way in building powerful, easy-to-use ways to collect, format and deliver web data, quickly, dependably and at scale helping thousands of organisations make smarter business decisions, secure competitive advantage and drive sustainable growth.

Kevin’s career has been driven by helping organisations to grow, change and bring new products to market. He has been a leader in high-growth technology companies, the largest multinationals, academic AI research labs and investment firms. Kevin’s creative background pushes him to always be on the lookout for the magic that makes a product so compelling that users can’t do without it. 

Topics include:

  • An overview of his 30+ years experience in tech
  • Why AI must solve real problems, considering market viability and utility
  • How AI in traditional software demands nuanced data alignment
  • QA in dynamic data and AI with feedback loops and observability
  • Early legal involvement is crucial for ethical AI development & compliance
  • Choosing an AI service or self-hosting based on privacy and control
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AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

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E135 Gilyana Borlikova, Data Science Manager at ICON plc

Welcome to episode E135 of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that explores the applications and research of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on the island of Ireland.

Our mission is to increase the use of AI for the benefit of our society, our competitiveness and everyone living in Ireland.

Today’s guest is Gilyana Borlikova, Data Science Manager at ICON plc. Since their foundation in Dublin in 1990, ICON’s mission has been to help their clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. They do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times.

Gilyana was a nominee in the Women in AI Person of the Year at last year’s AI Awards for pioneering impactful AI solutions for clinical trials, including the award-winning OneSearch system. A pioneer for women in AI, Gilyana received recognition for her game-changing leadership within AI and Data Science, which reduces costs, improves efficiency and promotes innovation.

Topics include:

  • An overview of her role as Data Science Manager at ICON
  • Optimising clinical trial efficiency with an AI-driven site selection system
  • How OneSearch combines human expertise and AI for efficient clinical trial site selection
  • Overcoming data challenges such as using unsupervised learning for site judgement
  • Exploring generative AI cautiously & focusing on internal data applications
  • Being mindful of evolving tech and stability challenges
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AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

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Generative AI

Getting Generative AI Ready E05: ‘Explainable AI’ with GlobalLogic and AWS Ireland

Welcome to the final episode in our “Getting Generative AI Ready” series of the AI Ireland podcast, the show that explores the applications and research of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on the island of Ireland.

Our mission is to increase the use of AI for the benefit of our society, our competitiveness and everyone living in Ireland.

In the  fifth and final episode of this five-part podcast series, we’re joined by Dr. Maria Aretoulaki, Conversational and Generative AI Design Lead at GlobalLogic and Patrick Callaghan, Principal Data Strategy Technologist at AWS Ireland.

In this podcast, Maria emphasises the continued importance of design in the context of large language models (LLMs), despite the advances in technology. She discusses the challenges of the unpredictable and sometimes inaccurate outputs of LLMs, emphasising the need for design-led approaches to ensure control, explainability and transparency.

Patrick highlights the crucial role of due diligence in handling data and avoiding biases, emphasising the importance of correct data for successful generative AI outcomes. 

They both discuss the complexity of implementing generative AI technologies on an enterprise scale, emphasising the need for a team of trusted advisors and specialists. The discussion touches on data curation, language engineering, conversation design, and other aspects of the design process. 

Overall, they caution against underestimating the complexity of generative AI and advocate for careful consideration and control over data and outputs to maintain trust and consistency in customer experience.

In the final part of the discussion, previous guests Fawad Qureshi and Tim Marston join Patrick and Maria to offer advice to organisations venturing into Generative AI technologies. Emphasising the need to act promptly, they highlight the importance of carefully selecting use cases that align with organisational goals and future value. 

Stressing that no technology, including large language models, works perfectly off the shelf, they advocate for customisation with human involvement in design and data curation. The key challenge is finding a balance between the opportunities and risks associated with increased data access. 

They suggest organisations should not be paralysed by the fear of misuse but should be mindful and develop tools to address risks without hindering innovation. They caution against adopting technology without a clear business goal or a data culture, likening it to buying a treadmill without a fitness plan – likely to end up unused. 

Lastly, they highlight that a modern data strategy involves more than technology, encompassing a data-driven culture, mindset and organisational structure for efficient data sharing and collaboration. 

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AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution

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