FAU AND ci2 PARTNERSHIP

Friedrich-Alexander Universität of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and the Center for Intelligent Imaging (ci2) at UCSF are establishing a mutually beneficial strategic relationship to develop and foster academic links between the two institutions. Specific areas of cooperation include faculty, scholar and student mobility; joint research projects and publications; exchanges of publications, materials, and information; and special short-term programs, workshops and visits. The March 2023 FAU-UCSF Scientific Sessions represent one of the first collaborative projects between the universities.

Friedrich-Alexander Universität of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is one of the largest research universities in Germany. Founded in 1743, the university’s motto Moving Knowledge exemplifies FAU’s approach to generating and openly sharing knowledge that shapes the future responsibly for future generations, drives prosperity, and creates value. FAU has earned the reputation of being Germany’s most innovative university. Research priorities cover a wide range of topics that include: cultural values, religion and human rights; high-performance computing, analytics, electronics and digital transformation; future energy systems; medical engineering; medicine, life sciences and health, new materials and processes, optics and optical technologies and others.

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is driven by the idea that when the best research, the best teaching and the best patient care converge, we can deliver breakthroughs that help heal the world. From genomics and immunology to specialty care for women and children, UCSF brings together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. In addition to being home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells, UCSF’s hospitals and educational programs consistently rank among the best in the country. UCSF’s people bring diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to create a vibrant community that redefines possible.

Center For Intelligent Imaging

Center for Intelligent Imaging (ci2) is based in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at UCSF, where it is uniquely positioned to leverage the power of data and AI to discover, innovate and translate intelligent imaging for improved patient care. An interdisciplinary group of investigators uses massive image databases, extensive annotated image archives, and domain knowledge at all organ and disease levels to address the most challenging unmet clinical needs and to close the healthcare gap worldwide. ci2 members include radiologists, imaging scientists, engineers, machine learning scientists, data engineers, clinicians, postdoctoral fellows and students.