This presentation explores the power of advanced technologies and machine learning in the diagnosis, prevention, and combat of infectious diseases. I will explain how these techniques contribute to infection prevention, for instance, by accurate monitoring of pathogens. I will also discuss how (personalized) molecular diagnostics, which detect the DNA/RNA of pathogens, can lead to faster and more accurate diagnoses.
Next, I will delve into the impact of (meta)genomics and metatranscriptomics. Metagenomics allows us to analyze the complete genetic material in a sample for diagnosis. Metatranscriptomics focuses on the genes that are being expressed at a particular time.
I will conclude with an overview of how artificial intelligence and machine learning can analyze the large amounts of data from these techniques. These tools enhance our understanding of the interaction between pathogen and host and the host response, which leads to better predictions and insights.
The presentation emphasizes the promising possibilities of this cutting-edge approach in the fight against infectious diseases.
Speaker: Prof. Dr. John W. A. Rossen, UMCG Groningen & Isala Zwolle