Bangladesh Medical University vice-chancellor Professor Dr Md Shahinul Alam at a seminar in Dhaka on Monday said that the use of artificial intelligence in medical science was inevitable.
鈥極ne cannot stay away from AI in any way. The departments of Bangladesh Medical University will have to take initiatives as per the need and ensure the use of AI,鈥� he said while delivering speech as chief guest at the seminar titled Artificial Intelligence in Medical Science: Today and Tomorrow at the A Block auditorium at the BMU, said a press release.
The university administration will provide necessary support in this regard, he said, adding, 鈥楢I can play a huge role in making the activities of various departments, including pathology, radiology and oncology easy, dynamic and perfect.鈥�
In his special guest speech at the seminar organised by the University Central Seminar Sub-Committee, pro-VC for administration Professor Dr Md Abul Kalam Azad said, 鈥楾here is no way out without AI. If we cannot catch up with AI, medical science will lag behind. Through the use of AI, diseases like cancer can also be identified early. Therefore, there is no way to deny the importance of AI.鈥�
Pro-VC for research and development Professor Dr Md Mujibur Rahman Howlader said, 鈥楤MU and BUET are ready to work together to ensure the use of AI in Bangladesh Medical University.鈥�
An AI-based Robotic Rehabilitation Center has already been set up in BMU鈥檚 Super Specialised Hospital. In
Treasurer Professor Dr Nahrin Akhtar said, 鈥楾he importance of artificial intelligence in disease diagnosis, testing, and medical services is immense. The contribution of AI in various branches of medical science is recognised worldwide today.鈥�
BMU syndicate member Professor Dr FM Siddiqui presented an article titled Artificial Intelligence: The Landscape in Clinical Medicine as the keynote speaker at the central seminar.
