AI IN PRECISION HEALTH
Select Computer Science students from Cornell University join select medical students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar for this exclusive opportunity. We're bringing together the best of each campus to develop the future of precision health with artificial intelligence. With support, resources, and travel taken care of you can focus on creating the future.
OCTOBER 10-11, 2025
DOHA, QATAR
24-HOURS OF INNOVATION.
ABOUT
Are you ready to be part of a groundbreaking event that merges the brilliance of computer science from Cornell University in Ithaca with the expertise of medical students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar? Join us for an exciting, global, in-person two-day Medical AI Hackathon where innovation meets healthcare, in Doha Qatar!
Why is this happening? Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to advancing healthcare through innovation. This hackathon empowers students to develop AI approaches that address key gaps in patient care and precision health, though interdisciplinary collaboration.
The latest technological advances (AI, Large Language Models, Wearables, Extended Reality) are revolutionizing lifestyles and extending health spans. This unique event, 12 months in the making, brings 12 students from Cornell University-NY to work alongside 18 students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar for one incredible weekend. Interdisciplinary collaboration at its finest. This highly facilitated hackathon includes multiple workshops and tech resources from the worlds finest AI, VR, and medical experts.
AI can advance precision medicine in unprecedented ways. Be part of the vision. Expect the unexpected in this carefully curated opportunity. Unparalleled networking, upskilling, collaboration at its finest. But wait there's more...every participant receives a wearable, with winning team members each receiving a VR set.
WHY PARTICIPATE
THE THEME
AI in Precision Health: The latest technological advances (AI, Large Language Models, Wearables, Extended Reality) are revolutionizing lifestyles and extending health spans. Students may utilize the challenges below as a launch point for ideation and inspiration.
1
AI Assisted Surgical Planning
How might AI algorithms assist surgeons in planning complex surgeries? Could analyzing patient data suggest optimal surgical approaches? How might this improve surgical outcomes and reduce planning time? How might AI tools optimize surgical schedules based on patient and resource availability?
2
AI + XR
How might XR provide real-time, 3D visualizations of patient anatomy? Can this enhance precision and reduced surgical errors? How might XR be used to educate patients about surgical procecures and obtain informed consent?
3
Smart Implants with Real-Time Data Transmission
How might implants and wearables monitor patients' recovery progress after surgery? What personalized risk assessment and improved patient recovery performance is possible? Can personalized treatment adjustments be made? Remotely?
4
Wearable Neurostimulation Devices
Can a wearable device treat neurological disorders through non-invasive neurostimulation?
5
Smart Surgical Instruments with AI Integration
Imagine surgical instruments with embedded AI for real-time decision support. Providing surgeons with enhanced precision and decision-making during surgey.
6
Wearable Devices for Early Detection of Sepsis
How might you monitor and detect early signs of sepsis?
SPECIAL GUESTS
THE SCHEDULE
SEPT 29
Team Workshop
90-Minutes
Students join this virtual, session to meet their team & ideate.
OCT 3
Fast Start Workshop
120-Minutes
Students join this virtual, session to work with their team developing, designing, and modifying their idea for the hackathon.
OCT 6
Tech Workshop
90-Minutes
Technical students join to learn about & access to the github repo's, LLMs, and resources. Led by Ayham Boucher, Head of AI Innovation at Cornell Unviersity
NEW YORK STUDENTS
OCT 8
Depart for Airport
3PM
Detailed information provided to Ithaca students, including transportation to airport, flights, required documents, etc.
TRAVEL
16 hours
+ 8 hour time change
OCT 9
Arrival
5:30PM
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 10
Breakfast & Check-in
8:30AM
Welcome + Kick-off
9:00AM
Mentor Training
11:00AM
Team Updates
11:15AM
Mentors Visit Teams
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Mentor Training
2:30PM
Lunch Break
12:30PM
Mentors Visit Teams
3:00 - 4:30PM
Team Updates
2:45PM
Day Concludes
6:00PM
fine dining exeperience with mentors and Dean Javaid Sheikh
VIP Dinner
7:00PM
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 11
Breakfast & Hacking Resumes
9:00AM
Pitch Workshop
9:30AM
Pitch Feedback
11:30AM
One member from each team will report on team's need / areas of assistance.
MANDATORY IN-PERSON!
Lunch Break
12:30PM
Teams Demo
3:30PM
Retrospective
4:30PM
Awards Ceremony
5:00PM
Day Concludes
5:30PM
NEW YORK STUDENTS
OCT 12
Depart for Airport
8AM
TRAVEL
14 hours
- 8 hour time change
OCT 12
Arrival
8PM
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