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MCML Delegation Visit to the USA

Advancing AI Research Through Transatlantic Cooperation

Generative AI and medical AI are at the forefront of technological innovation, offering transformative potential across sectors. A core delegation of around 15 researchers from MCML will showcase and discuss research in Generative AI and Medical AI, aiming to establish new partnerships and collaborative research initiatives.

From May 19 to 23, 2025, the MCML will embark on a delegation trip to the East Coast of the United States. With visits to leading research institutions, including Harvard University, MIT, NYU, and Cornell Tech, this trip aims to strengthen transatlantic cooperation in the rapidly evolving field of AI.

The delegation trip focuses on two key areas of research: On the one hand, participants will explore the latest advances in Generative AI and Computer Vision. This includes critical discussions on issues such as fairness, transparency, and the societal integration of generative AI systems.

On the other hand, the trip highlights developments in Medical AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare. The focus here is on transformative approaches in medical imaging, diagnostics, and personalized medicine—with an emphasis on real-world clinical impact and the practical implementation of AI technologies in healthcare settings.

The delegation visit is supported by the DWIH New York and the American Council on Germany, both of whom play a key role in strengthening academic and scientific ties between Germany and the United States.


Program

Monday, May 19

10:00 - 13:00

📍New York University, NYC

Workshop with MCML and NYU researchers

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch and Networking at NYU

18:00 - 20:00

📍German House, NYC

Reception with keynotes from MCML Director Daniel Rückert and MCML PI Björn Ommer

Tuesday, May 20

08:00 - 10:00

📍American Council on Germany, NYC

Research Breakfast and Panel Discussion

14:00 - 17:00

📍Cornell Tech, NYC

Workshop at Cornell Tech with MCML and Cornell Tech researchers

Wednesday, May 21

15:00 - 16:30

📍Goethe-Institut Boston

Panel Discussion

16:30 - 18:30

📍Goethe-Institut Boston

Evening Reception: Networking with representatives from Harvard, MIT, Boston University, Northeastern, and the media

Thursday, May 22

10:00 - 11:00

📍 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston

Flashtalks by MIT and MCML researchers

13:00 - 14:00

Networking with Coffee and Cake

15:00 - 16:00

📍 MIT Museum, Boston

Tour

Friday, May 23

09:00 - 13:00

📍Harvard University, Boston

Workshop on Medicine and AI at Harvard Medical School

Workshop on Computer Vision and Mathematical Foundations

15:00 - 16:00

📍IBM Watson, Boston

Tour

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