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In the Spotlight — Samin Bayat
At Women in AI, we like to inspire by showcasing women role models who are making a difference in AI. By celebrating their successes, we aim to empower women in the AI community, and motivate more girls and women to get into STEM-related fields. In our series in the Spotlight, we shine a light on experts in the field. Today, we’d like you to meet Samin Bayat.
Author: Johanna Mvumbi.
Who is Samin?
Dr. Samin Bayat, a PhD holder in Artificial Intelligence, is an elite entrepreneur and innovator with over 30 inventions either patented or currently under review. Her journey has been one of relentless pursuit—moving to the Netherlands as a solo female entrepreneur, launching a startup focused on stroke management, and securing over 100 pre-contracts signed with healthcare centers in various countries. Today, her vision extends further as she transforms her company into a holding to support another groundbreaking AI-based intelligent platform. With a rapidly growing customer base and a consultancy role in AI for various companies, her work is driven by a singular mission: leveraging AI to revolutionize healthcare and improve lives worldwide.
Stroke: a silent, yet urgent global health crisis
A cerebrovascular accident — or commonly called a stroke— is not a viral disease, yet it remains one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Every second counts when diagnosing and treating a stroke, and time lost can mean lives lost. Recognizing this urgency, Dr. Bayat and her team have developed an AI-powered system that diagnoses and predicts ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes with remarkable speed and accuracy.
By utilizing artificial intelligence algorithms, the system processes CT scan images within seconds, delivering results through a cloud-based platform. This approach ensures accessibility without geographic limitations, allowing medical professionals worldwide to make timely and informed decisions. Furthermore, the company has committed to offering these services at a significantly reduced cost for low-income individuals, ensuring equitable access to life-saving diagnostics.
A force for good
This work is not just about technological advancement; it’s about creating meaningful impact. By harnessing AI in stroke management, new benchmarks are being set for innovation in medical imaging and healthcare accessibility. The system exemplifies AI’s potential in complex medical imaging, paving the way for further breakthroughs, while continuous refinement of AI models enhances efficiency and accuracy in healthcare. By delivering near-instantaneous diagnostic results, AI is proving to be an essential tool in real-time medical decision-making.
Beyond technology, the impact is profound. This platform ensures that even patients in remote and underserved areas can access accurate stroke diagnoses without delays. By offering cost-effective AI-powered diagnostics, it contributes to a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. Faster diagnosis enables quicker medical response, potentially saving lives, while physicians benefit from precise, timely insights that aid in making better treatment decisions and improving patient outcomes.
As the company expands, its commitment to innovation remains unwavering. The integration of AI into healthcare solutions is not only advancing technology but also reshaping the global medical landscape. Through perseverance, research, and a passion for positive change, the boundaries of what AI can achieve in medicine continue to be pushed, ensuring that it serves humanity in the most impactful way possible. The future of stroke diagnosis—and healthcare as a whole—lies in intelligent, accessible, and cost-effective solutions, and through AI, that future is becoming a reality today.
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