New York's First AI-Driven Children's Health Center Opens at Mount Sinai

The Center seeks to overcome the challenge of complex regulatory standards in pediatrics. It will leverage AI technologies to enhance diagnostics, tailor treatments, and improve healthcare delivery for children and adolescents.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has introduced the Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Children's Health, marking the first dedicated initiative in New York City.

It was established under The Mindich Child Health and Development Institute and is co-sponsored by Mount Sinai's Windreich Department of Artificial Intelligence and Human Health.

Benjamin S. Glicksberg, Ph.D., a specialist in digital health and clinical informatics, has been appointed to lead the effort. He previously held positions at Mount Sinai and within a genomics-based drug discovery startup and has experience in genetics, genomic sciences, and AI-driven healthcare innovations.

The Center seeks to overcome the challenge of complex regulatory standards in pediatrics. It will leverage AI technologies to enhance diagnostics, tailor treatments, and improve healthcare delivery for children and adolescents.

The Mindich Institute is a research initiative focused on advancing therapies for diseases affecting children and adolescents. Led by Dr Gelb, the Institute has brought together more than 100 faculty members specializing in areas like pediatric precision medicine, clinical trials, child health services research, and AI in children's health. 

The Windreich Department of Artificial Intelligence and Human Health at Mount Sinai is a leading initiative for ethical and practical healthcare AI applications in the United States. Headed by Girish N. Nadkarni, MD, MPH, the department has worked on notable projects like the NutriScan AI application, which addresses malnutrition in hospitalized patients.

AI-driven Centers in Healthcare

In a similar development, Hartford HealthCare's Center for AI Innovation in Healthcare is the first of its kind in New England and one of the few across the United States. The Center collaborates with prestigious institutions such as MIT, the University of Oxford, and Google Cloud to drive innovation. Its efforts include conducting AI research, developing safe and effective algorithms for real-world applications, and educating healthcare professionals on the responsible use of AI.

Likewise, Hartford HealthCare, in collaboration with K Health, has introduced HHC 24/7 - a virtual health platform to be launched on April 1. This initiative explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to redefine healthcare delivery. By delivering personalized and comprehensive care, HHC 24/7 seamlessly integrates healthcare into patients' daily lives, revolutionizing patient-centered care and simplifying connections with top healthcare professionals anytime. 

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