Bioinnovation —
Vision and objectives
KAUST Smart-Health Initiative (KSHI) aims to operate as an incubator to accelerate research innovation in life science, biology, AI, precision medicine and drive the development of new solutions by early-stage life science start-ups and promote entrepreneurship initiatives from junior and senior scientist from KAUST and beyond.
Latest achievements
17 April, 2024
Featuring Prof. Imed Gallouzi who explains the importance of training the next generation of doctors and to integrate AI in the curriculum to use smart health tools for diagnosis and treatment.
22 April, 2024
Prof. Raquel Peixoto earned the prize for her research on the use of probiotics to strengthen the resilience of coral reefs against climate change.
25 March, 2024
Prof. Shamim's group developed fully screen-printed, skin-friendly wet ECG electrodes with scaled-down PCBs and 3D-printed AoP. Minimal metal and gel usage, extended wireless range, and accurate data recording make them promising for clinical use.