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Daniel Rückert and Fabian Theis Awarded Google.org AI for Science Grant

Project Will Develop a Multiscale AI Model Connecting Cellular and Organ-Level Processes

MCML Director Daniel Rueckert and MCML PI Fabian Theis have received funding through the $20 million AI for Science fund by Google.org. Their project, based at Technische Universität München and Helmholtz Munich, is among twelve selected worldwide.

The team will develop a multiscale foundation model that bridges individual cells and whole organs, enabling clinicians to digitally simulate disease progression and test treatments.

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