Project Overview
This project focused on building the Intelligent Medical Core (IMC), an AI-enabled digital health platform to facilitate smart, personalized medical services. It enabled cross-country collaboration in Asia via the TEIN network through medical education, healthcare resource sharing, and collaborative research. The initiative integrated AI, big data, and cloud computing into medical training and practice, targeting low-resource regions.
🏥 Revolutionary Digital Health Platform
The IMC platform combines artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and cloud computing to deliver personalized medical services and enable cross-border healthcare collaboration across Asia.
🌏 Multi-Country Collaboration
Intelligent Medical Core (IMC) Platform
AI Decision Support
Machine learning algorithms for diagnostic assistance and personalized treatment recommendations
Medical Image Analysis
AI-powered image diagnostics and pattern recognition for radiology and pathology
Big Data Processing
Large-scale medical data analytics and knowledge extraction from clinical datasets
IoMT Integration
Internet of Medical Things connectivity for real-time patient monitoring and data collection
Patient-Centered Care
Personalized healthcare services and patient engagement through intelligent interfaces
Cloud Infrastructure
Scalable cloud deployment with secure access through TEIN network connectivity
🏗️ IMC Architecture Components
Modular platform architecture enabling comprehensive medical service delivery:
🌐 TEIN Network Integration
Cloud-connected IMC platform accessible through TEIN infrastructure with dedicated IP allocation for secure collaboration and data sharing across partner universities and hospitals.
Medical Education & Training Programs
Spring Lecture Series 2019
Delivered over TEIN for participants from five countries, covering ICT applications in healthcare, machine learning in diagnostics, IoMT, and Asian case studies.
AI Doctor Summer School 2019
Immersive training at Kyung Hee University with 36 international students exploring AI-powered medical systems, image diagnostics, and prototyping.
APAN 48 Workshop on IMS
Joint event with APAN community in Malaysia focusing on health silos, medical education platforms, and collaborative innovation through digital tools.
Online Resource Platform
Website launch at ims-tein.com hosting documentation, training content, recorded sessions, and source code for open access to educational resources.
Cross-Border Collaboration
Secure data sharing and collaborative research initiatives connecting universities and hospitals across the TEIN network infrastructure.
Key Achievements & Medical Impact
🚀 Platform Development Success
- IMC Platform Established: Multi-layered system for knowledge acquisition and healthcare delivery developed and shared across TEIN
- Cloud Integration: IMC cloud deployment connected through TEIN with IP-based accessibility for partner institutions
- AI Medical Services: Intelligent diagnostic support and personalized healthcare delivery capabilities
- Open Access Resources: Comprehensive educational materials and technical documentation publicly available
👨⚕️ Medical Education Excellence
70+ Healthcare Professionals Trained: Comprehensive training delivered via Spring Lecture Series, AI Summer School, and APAN workshops across multiple countries.
International Collaboration: 36 international students and researchers participated in immersive AI Doctor Summer School program at Kyung Hee University.
🌐 Regional Healthcare Network
Established sustainable healthcare collaboration framework connecting medical institutions across Asia through TEIN infrastructure, enabling knowledge sharing and joint research initiatives in medical informatics.
Strategic Healthcare Partnership Network
Led by Kyung Hee University, South Korea, with comprehensive medical and academic collaboration across Asia:
Kyung Hee University
Republic of Korea
Lead Institution
University of Malaya
Malaysia
Medical Research Partner
SKMCH
Shaukat Khanum Memorial
Cancer Hospital, Pakistan
HCMUT
Ho Chi Minh City
University of Technology
Chulalongkorn University
Thailand
Medical Education Partner
Challenges & Future Directions
⚠️ Implementation Challenges
- Connectivity Dependence: Reliance on TEIN and national NRENs required robust collaboration for stable platform access
- Resource Limitations: Limited local infrastructure in developing regions sometimes hindered full adoption of AI medical services
- Digital Health Literacy: Varying levels of medical informatics expertise across partner institutions
- Data Privacy Compliance: Managing cross-border medical data sharing while ensuring regulatory compliance
🚀 Innovation & Expansion Plans
Disease-Specific Silos: Extend IMC platform to support specialized modules for diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and oncology care.
Enhanced Medical Education: Launch comprehensive MOOCs and blended learning programs for ICT in medicine across TEIN universities.
Clinical Pilot Integration: Implement IMC into trial hospital systems in member countries for real-world validation and improvement.
Telemedicine Expansion: Develop advanced telemedicine capabilities leveraging TEIN network infrastructure for remote patient care.
Sustainable Development Goals
This intelligent medical platform directly advances global health and educational objectives: