Our industry partners provide strong support, training resources and guidance to the CDT. Addressing Challenges in Biomedical AIThe key aim of the CDT is to foster collaboration between academic researchers and industrial partners in biomedicine by developing novel methodologies to address critical industrial challenges. These collaborations will bring significant benefit to society by aligning our strength in clinical medicine and artificial intelligence research with the diverse expertise base and interests of our partners.To realise this vision we are training cohorts of Doctoral scientists in advanced analytical skills that will be instrumental in supporting industry in developing their capabilities in Biomedical Artificial Intelligence.Opportunities to Engage with the CDTFully or partially funding 4-year CDT studentships for a project defined by the industry partner in collaboration with suitable academic and clinical expertsProposing MSc projectsHosting CDT students on internshipsDelivering guest lectures and seminarsTaking part in CDT industry days to exchange ideas, engage with CDT students, staff and other partners, and find new collaboratorsBenefits of Being Partner of the CDTEngaging with our CDT students in discussions, smaller MSc projects or PhD researchGetting expert guidance and input from leading academics and cliniciansHelp in developing projects around your specific areas of interestBuilding relationships with a large multidisciplinary team of highly specialist faculty staff in AI, Biomedicine, Medicine and Social ScienceAccess to facilities and expertise associated with the CDT in Biomedical AI and University of EdinburghAccess to and potential synergies with our existing network of SMEs and large corporations with similar business interests and common challengesAccess to support and expertise in commercialising foundational research, value chain analysis for competitive advantage, licensing, or spin-out creationContact usThe CDT has a dedicated business development manager who provides end-to-end support for all industry engagement activities. We seek to develop tailor-made collaborations based on your needs and connect you with suitable students, academics and clinicians.To discuss possible collaboration with the CDT in Biomedical AI, please direct enquiries to our Business Development Manager or CDT Director.Ken Scott, CDT Business Development ManagerEmail: ken.scott@ed.ac.ukPhone: +44 (0)131 650 3094Dr Diego Oyarzún, CDT DirectorEmail: d.oyarzun@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-11-22