NUIG researchers developing advanced AI to improve COVID-19 diagnosis
21 January 2021
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Researchers at NUI Galway are developing an advanced artificial intelligence system that will improve diagnosis times for COVID-19.
The project involves developing AI technology to analyse CT scans using a ‘supercomputer’ from the Irish Centre for High-Performance Computing.
It’s being being undertaken by Dr. Aaron Golden in collaboration with Dr. Christoph Kleefeld of NUI Galway and Dr. Declan Sheppard of Galway University Hospitals.
Researchers say that everyone is used to the idea of nasal and throat swabs for COVID-19 – but they’re not 100% accurate and can miss genuine cases, and there can also be delays in getting results.