The international scientific conference “Education and Science in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Innovations, Research, and International Cooperation” was dedicated to the practical and strategic impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on education systems, scientific research, and institutional development processes. The event was held on October 2–3 at the National Academy of Sciences of Georgia.
The conference was jointly organized by the National Academy of Sciences, the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia and the Horizon Europe National Office of Georgia.
The first day of the conference focused on the sharing of strategic visions by universities and presentations from international speakers. The participants were welcomed by Mr. Givi Mikanadze, Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia; Mr. Zviad Gabisonia, Deputy Minister; Ms. Mariam Lashkhi, Chair of the Education, Science and Youth Affairs Committee and other guests.
Professor Irakli Natriashvili, Rector of Tbilisi State Medical University, addressed the audience, emphasizing the application of Artificial Intelligence in medicine and medical education, as well as the university’s activities and initiatives in this field.
On the same day, on behalf of the National Academy of Sciences of Georgia, presentations on the use of AI in the medical field were delivered by Academician Ramaz Khetsuriani, Head of the Department of Normal Human Anatomy of Tbilisi State Medical University, and Emeritus Professor Karaman Pagava, Corresponding Member of the Academy and representative of the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine of TSMU.
The second day of the conference was devoted to ongoing research and innovations in the field of Artificial Intelligence at various universities and research institutes. Professors Rima Beriashvili and Tinatin Tkemaladze represented Tbilisi State Medical University with their presentations.
Professor Rima Beriashvili presented on the development and implementation of a digital database of micromorphological specimens used in the Department of Pathological Anatomy at TSMU.
Professor Tinatin Tkemaladze discussed the importance of Artificial Intelligence in diagnosing rare diseases.
Additionally, Irakli Tortladze, a PhD student from the Department of Radiology of TSMU, presented a poster session on his doctoral research topic: “Algorithm for Selecting the Optimal Equipment Mode for High-Quality Chest Computed Tomography (CT) Examinations.” By applying Artificial Intelligence and introducing individualized protocols, the department has already obtained CT data from 400 patients, which are currently being studied and analyzed as part of the ongoing research project.