AI4Health: Learn, Experiment, and Innovate with AI in Healthcare
What You'll Find on AI4Health
Learn
Take focused, evidence-based courses that explain AI in healthcare clearly, using real-world examples and scenario-based learning.
Experiment
Access realistic, privacy-preserving synthetic datasets (coming soon) built with generative AI - test algorithms and benchmark ideas safely.
Collaborate
Join a growing network of professionals committed to using AI responsibly to transform healthcare.
(Community features launching soon.)
(Community features launching soon.)
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Who am I?
Hello, I’m Ahmar Shah, Senior Research Fellow (Tenured Associate Professor) and Director of Innovation at the Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh
My journey began with a degree in Electronics Engineering, which sparked a lifelong interest in applying engineering principles to tackle healthcare challenges. I went on to complete an MSc and PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oxford, followed by postdoctoral research focused on signal processing and machine learning in healthcare.
At Edinburgh, I lead the DIME group (Data-driven Innovation in Medicine), advancing the use of data and AI to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, 5,000+ citations, granted patents, and the commercialisation of digital health technologies tested in randomised controlled trials, my work bridges academia, innovation, and real-world impact.
I founded AI4Health to address inefficiencies and misconceptions in the field of AI in healthcare. The platform is designed to empower researchers, educators, and innovators through curated content, practical training, and realistic synthetic datasets—helping transform knowledge into innovation that truly matters.
My journey began with a degree in Electronics Engineering, which sparked a lifelong interest in applying engineering principles to tackle healthcare challenges. I went on to complete an MSc and PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oxford, followed by postdoctoral research focused on signal processing and machine learning in healthcare.
At Edinburgh, I lead the DIME group (Data-driven Innovation in Medicine), advancing the use of data and AI to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, 5,000+ citations, granted patents, and the commercialisation of digital health technologies tested in randomised controlled trials, my work bridges academia, innovation, and real-world impact.
I founded AI4Health to address inefficiencies and misconceptions in the field of AI in healthcare. The platform is designed to empower researchers, educators, and innovators through curated content, practical training, and realistic synthetic datasets—helping transform knowledge into innovation that truly matters.
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