“It was the Best of Times, It was the Age of AI”: My Second Oxford Precision Medicine Odyssey

Abstract

This presentation chronicles my second transformative experience at the Academic Medicine Course hosted by St. Edmund Hall, University of Oxford, with the 2025 theme "Artificial Intelligence in Precision Medicine." This return visit facilitated deeper academic relationships and collaborative discussions with distinguished Oxford faculty, including Professors Alan Silman, David Clifton, David Eyre, and other leading researchers in computational medicine and AI applications.

The comprehensive and authoritative program featured 20 specialized lectures covering cutting-edge topics such as AI-driven cardiovascular diagnostics, machine learning in medical imaging, genomic data analysis, and precision treatment strategies. The hands-on Python coding sessions provided practical insights into implementing AI algorithms for clinical decision-making. These advanced methodologies directly align with ongoing smart health and precision medicine projects currently underway.

Through intensive academic exchanges and collaborative discussions, I gained profound insights into novel research directions and innovative approaches that are reshaping modern healthcare. A significant transformation in my perspective was witnessing numerous successful cases of research commercialization, demonstrating Oxford's professional excellence and authoritative position in translating academic discoveries into real-world medical solutions. The academic visits to the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, Big Data Institute, and Jenner Institute offered fresh perspectives and new interpretations of how interdisciplinary collaboration can accelerate medical breakthroughs. Additionally, during weekend time, I attended London Data Week at King's College London, where I unexpectedly heard of the collaboration results between Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs and Collective Intelligence Program, and we will continue to pursue potential research opportunities based on these achievements.

These enriched professional relationships have evolved beyond mere academic exchange to potential research partnerships. The knowledge acquired encompasses both theoretical foundations and practical applications of AI in precision medicine, positioning Taiwan's medical research community to engage more effectively with international collaborators.

I will share how these strengthened connections and acquired expertise can be strategically leveraged to foster enhanced cooperation between Taiwanese and Oxford institutions, ultimately advancing our collective capabilities in AI-driven precision medicine and contributing to global healthcare innovation networks. The experience underscores the immense potential for meaningful cross-institutional collaboration in addressing contemporary medical challenges.

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