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We were delighted to welcomeÌýMichelle Donelan, MP, to WEISS yesterday. WEISS was chosen as the setting to announce that the UK government is investing £13 million to accelerate AI innovation in healthcare. As part of that funding, ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº has been allocated £2.2 million for four AI-driven research projects designed to find more efficient and effective solutions to current health challenges. Michelle Donelan toured the Centre's facilities, met staff and discussed the research work WEISS carries out.
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In our mock operating room, DrÌýSophia Bano, Assistant Professor in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº,Ìýexplained how her research is using AI to help advance endoscopy technology in pituitary surgery, assisting surgeons as they perform delicate keyhole surgery to remove small tumours from inside the skull.
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During the visit,ÌýHani Marcus, Consultant Surgeon and Honorary Associate Professor (¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Queen Square Institute of Neurology), gave the SoS a hands-on demonstration. He assisted the Minister as she guided an endoscope and surgery tool inside a ‘phantom head’ used for research and training.

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