Bioinformatics
This Bioinformatics session explores the intersection of bioinformatics, personalized medicine, and internet governance, beginning with an engaging introduction titled "Data is the New Medicine" to highlight how data-driven approaches are reshaping healthcare. The session introduces bioinformatics and its transformative role in the future of medicine, emphasizing how big data powers personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patients. It then delves into key ethical and governance issues, such as the ownership of health data, privacy, and cybersecurity concerns in medical AI systems. Participants also examine the risks of algorithmic bias and the importance of transparent, fair decision-making in healthcare technologies. The session emphasizes the critical role of internet governance in ensuring the ethical use of health data and AI, and concludes with a forward-looking discussion on how internet governance frameworks must evolve to keep pace with innovations in medicine. A final call to action invites participants to reflect on their roles in shaping a fair, secure, and inclusive digital health future.
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- Mariam Janjgava, YOUthDIG Org Team