Media Release
Mangaluru, Mar 20: The international conference on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (ICAIH 2025) was inaugurated on March 20 at AIMIT Campus, Beeri. Organized by the school of information science and technology, the conference brought together researchers, healthcare professionals, and AI experts from around the world to explore the transformative role of AI in healthcare. The event commenced with a warm welcome by Dr Hemalatha N, dean of the IT department, followed by the traditional lighting of the lamp. Esteemed dignitaries, including Prof Tad Gonsalves, Dr Ronald Nazareth, Dr Rakesh Kumar, Dr Kiran Coth SJ, and Dr Sreekumar, were honoured with floral welcomes and saplings, symbolizing growth and sustainability.
The conference featured keynote addresses by Dr Sreekumar and Prof Tad Gonsalves. Dr Sreekumar emphasized the importance of knowledge-sharing and highlighted the transition of the event to an online format, which successfully attracted 32-50 quality research papers. Prof Tad Gonsalves, a distinguished professor from Sophia University, Tokyo, spoke on the ethical responsibilities of AI in healthcare, advocating for fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI-driven solutions. The conference also witnessed an insightful presidential address by Father Dr Kiran Coth SJ, who underscored AI's role in early disease detection and called for collaborative research in AI-powered healthcare solutions.
The official release of the conference proceedings was led by Dr Santhosh B, marking the documentation of significant research contributions. Dr Ronald Nazareth, registrar of St Aloysius University, further emphasized AI’s potential in revolutionizing healthcare through interdisciplinary collaboration. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Rakesh Kumar, who expressed gratitude to all dignitaries, participants, and contributors. ICAIH 2025 served as a vital platform for fostering innovation, collaboration, and ethical discourse in AI-driven healthcare, reinforcing the importance of technological advancements in medical science.