Blockchain-based melanoma data management project

AI Medi Scan, an Australian company aiming to improve skin cancer diagnosis, is partnering with University of Technology Sydney (UTS) researchers to develop a blockchain-based melanoma data management system that can securely capture, store, and share patient information and images.

The project, titled ‘Blockchain-based Melanoma Data Management’, will leverage cutting-edge blockchain technology to address critical challenges in melanoma diagnosis and patient data management. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain, the platform will streamline the diagnostic lifecycle and support specialists in decision-making.

Nada Atetallah Alghanmi and Professor Farookh Khadeer Hussain, UTS Representative and leader of the AI Medi Scan project, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration: "This partnership with AI Medi Scan exemplifies UTS's commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative technologies. We are excited to contribute our expertise in blockchain and AI to enhance melanoma data management and improve patient outcomes."

Haoyuan Ma, Founder of AI Medi Scan Pty Ltd, highlighted the project's significance: "Melanoma is a major health concern in Australia, and this project represents a significant step forward in addressing the diagnostic challenges faced by specialists. By integrating AI and blockchain, we aim to provide a secure and efficient solution for managing patient data and supporting clinical decisions."

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Nada Alghanmi
Research Fellow
School of Computer Science
University of Technology Sydney
Ultimo, NSW, 2007
Email: Nada.alghanmi@uts.edu.au

Professor Farookh Khadeer Hussain
Professor for Software Engineering
School of Computer Science
University of Technology Sydney
Tel: +61 2 9514 1856
Email: Farookh.Hussain@uts.edu.au

Haoyuan Ma
Founder of AI Medi Scan Pty Ltd
Tel: 0430 862 212
Email: rell.m@aimediscan.com