Summary: UCSF and GE HealthCare have launched the Care Innovation Hub, a collaboration to advance medical imaging, neurodegenerative disease management, and precision oncology through integrated research and technology development.
Key Takeaways
- Focus Areas: The Care Innovation Hub targets three critical areas: advanced medical imaging access, non-invasive diagnosis and management of neurological diseases, and precision oncology.
- Collaborative Strengths: UCSF’s clinical expertise in brain health and oncology is integrated with GE HealthCare’s product development knowledge to accelerate innovation and address clinical needs.
- Goals and Impact: The initiative aims to build future-ready imaging services, develop solutions for neurodegenerative diseases, and enhance precision oncology, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and healthcare access.
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The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging and GE HealthCare have launched the Care Innovation Hub. This joint research collaboration addresses three key areas: access to advanced medical imaging, non-invasive diagnosis and management of neurological and neurodegenerative diseases, and precision oncology. By combining academic and industry expertise, the initiative aims to develop and implement new technologies to improve diagnosis, treatment, and access to care.
Consolidating Research Efforts
The hub builds on a long-standing collaboration between UCSF and GE HealthCare, consolidating research efforts under one framework. It integrates UCSF’s expertise in areas such as brain health, neurodegenerative disease, and oncology with GE HealthCare’s research and product development knowledge.
“Our collaboration with GE HealthCare brings a practical focus on addressing well-defined clinical objectives,” says Sharmila Majumdar, PhD, research vice chair in the UCSF Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging. “Together, we’re accelerating innovation in ways that will improve access to care and outcomes across healthcare settings.”
Inside the Care Innovation Hub
The Care Innovation Hub focuses on three key goals:
- Building an imaging service line for the future
- Advancing solutions for neurodegenerative diseases
- Driving accessible precision oncology
“We’re honored to collaborate with UCSF on this important work, which has the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes and address life-threatening diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and prostate cancer worldwide,” says Erin Angel, PhD, GE HealthCare Global Vice President, Research and Scientific Affairs. “By combining our strengths, we’re taking steps toward solutions that meet real clinical needs. Together, we’re building something we hope will make a meaningful difference for patients and the future of healthcare.”