Organizers: Ada Fort, Elia Landi, Riccardo Moretti, Antonio Moschitta, and Marco Mugnaini
The intersection of technology and healthcare has witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years, dramatically innovating the approach to human health and well-being. From wearable devices that monitor bioparameters to sophisticated medical imaging systems, innovative technologies are shaping the future of healthcare delivery. This special session aims to explore the latest developments and applications of systems for human health and well-being. The special session presents an exciting opportunity to explore the transformative potential of systems engineering in healthcare. By bringing together experts from diverse disciplines. we aim to foster innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange for the advancement of human health and well-being on a global scale. We invite researchers and practitioners to join us in this endeavor and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare through systems thinking and engineering.
Session Objectives:
1. Showcase cutting-edge technologies and systems engineering approaches that contribute to improving human health outcomes.
2. Facilitate interdisciplinary discussions among researchers, practitioners, and industry experts on the integration of systems thinking in healthcare.
3. Identify challenges and opportunities in the design, implementation, and deployment of advanced healthcare systems.
4. Promote collaboration and knowledge exchange among participants to drive innovation in the field of health systems engineering.
Topics of Interest:
The special session will cover a broad range of topics related to advanced systems for human health and well-being, including but not limited to:
1. Integrated Health Monitoring Systems: wearable devices, biosensors, and IoT-enabled systems for continuous health monitoring and early disease detection.
2. Precision Medicine and Personalized Healthcare: systems approaches for tailoring medical treatments and interventions based on individual genetic makeup, lifestyle, and environmental factors.
3. Modeling: simulation environments and digital shadows/digital twins for biological systems.
4. Healthcare Data Analytics and Decision Support Systems: utilization of big data analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven systems for clinical decision-making, predictive modeling, and outcome optimization.
5. Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring: Systems engineering solutions for remote consultations and diagnostics, virtual healthcare delivery, and telemonitoring of patients in remote or underserved areas.
6. Smart Healthcare Infrastructure: Integration of smart technologies, IoT, and automation in healthcare facilities for enhanced patient care, resource optimization, and operational efficiency.
7. Health Information Systems and Electronic Health Records (EHR): Design, implementation, and interoperability of comprehensive health information systems for seamless data exchange and patient-centric care delivery.
8. Human-Centered Design and User Experience (UX) in Healthcare: Systems engineering principles for designing intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly healthcare technologies and interfaces.
9. Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Considerations: Addressing ethical dilemmas, privacy concerns, and regulatory challenges in the development and deployment of advanced health systems.