Together with the Eindhoven Artificial Intelligence Systems Institute (EAISI), this Community Day explores how digital twin technologies and AI are transforming preventive health, clinical care and healthy living environments. Meet researchers from across the EWUU alliance, discover ongoing initiatives and discuss how digital innovations can move from research to real-world impact.
Agenda:
14:00-14:15 | Welcome & Introduction
Hosts:
- Dasha Alexeeva – Programme manager; EWUU i4PH & AI and EAISI Health, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
- Riske Meijer – Sr. Lead Health Data & AI for the upcoming HEALTH institute, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
14:15-14:30 | Vision on the Digital Twin Technology in the EU and in the TU/e
Prof. Dr. Michel R.V. Chaudron
Chair of the Software Engineering Group and Full Professor, Department of Mathematics & Computer Science, TU/e
14:30-14:55 | Digital Twin for Prevention: Digital and Human-Centered Approaches to Cardiometabolic and Cardiovascular Health
Speakers
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Natal van Riel – Professor of Biomedical Systems Biology, TU/e; Lead of the Computational Biology Group
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Annemarie Wagemakers – Personal Professor of Participatory Community Health Promotion, Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
- Victor Kallen – Principal Scientist at HarmonAI
14:55-15:15 | Digital Twin Technologies to Support Intervention Planning in Congenital Cardiac Disease
Speakers
- Dr. Ir. Wouter Huberts – Associate Professor, Cardiovascular Biomechanics, Department of Biomedical Engineering, TU/e
- Dr. Gregor J. Krings – Pediatric Cardiologist and Head of the Centre for Congenital Heart Disease, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital (WKZ), UMC Utrecht
15:15-15:30 | Break
15:30-15:45 | Digital Twin of Cities: Impact of Urban Health Interventions on Health and Social Outcomes
Speaker:
- Dr. Tabea Sonnenschein –Postdoctoral Researcher in Agent-Based Modelling of Urban Health Interventions, Utrecht University
15:45-16:30 | Challenge-Based Discussion Tables
Theme: How do we transition from laboratory-developed digital twins to real-life applications? How do we envision the future of this research field?
Table 1: Digital Twins in Preventive Health
Co-leads
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Natal van Riel (TU/e)
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Annemarie Wagemakers (WUR)
Table 2: Digital Twins in Healthy Spaces
Co-leads
- Dr. Tabea Sonnenschein (UU)
- TU/e representative (TBC)
Table 3: Digital Twins in Clinical setting
Co-leads
- Dr. Ir. Wouter Huberts (TU/e)
- Dr. Gregor Krings (UMC Utrecht)
Note: Researchers are invited to bring and discuss their own challenges.
16:30-17:00 | Discussion Outcomes and Community Feedback
Three short presentations from the discussion tables followed by feedback and open discussion.
17:00-17:30 | Networking Drinks
We are looking forward to seeing you there!