FAPESP and the UK have launched a new phase of strategic scientific cooperation, prioritizing artificial intelligence and health research.
Key Details
- 1FAPESP and UKRI highlighted AI and biotechnology as priority cooperation areas at FAPESP Week London.
- 2Over 18,000 Brazil-UK co-authored articles have been published in 15 years, with high citation impact.
- 3A recent bilateral call by the UK Medical Research Council and FAPESP funds joint AI-for-health projects with €6 million invested in 2024.
- 4FAPESP now supports over 10,000 grants/scholarships annually and 50 research centers, including industry-collaborative centers.
- 5São Paulo is a science and tech hub in Latin America, responsible for up to 60% of Brazil's scientific articles and housing top-ranked universities and many startups.
Why It Matters
This bilateral initiative is significant for radiology and imaging AI professionals, as it increases direct funding and international collaboration opportunities for research in artificial intelligence for health. It underscores the growing emphasis global agencies place on digital health and biomedical AI advancements.
Source
EurekAlert
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