Get insights from Prof. Petra Ritter on her work in brain simulation, challenges faced, and surprising discoveries in a recent ICT&health interview.
We’re excited to share that Prof. Petra Ritter was recently interviewed by ICT&health. In this engaging discussion, she explores how our work on "The Virtual Brain" is helping us unlock the complexities of human cognition.
In the interview published on ICT&health's website, Prof. Ritter talks about the ambitious goals of The Virtual Brain. Reflecting on the journey, she shares,
“The beauty is that now these different lines of research are getting connected, leading to multi-scale computational models of the brain”.
She further discusses the challenges faced along the way and the exciting potential this work holds for healthcare innovation.
Prof. Ritter also explains how The Virtual Brain aims to simulate the human brain, highlighting the need for vast amounts of data and the importance of the upcoming European Health Data Space in supporting this research. She notes,
“Access to more data will significantly enhance the development of human digital twin technologies, allowing for more accurate and comprehensive models.”
She also shares fascinating insights about surprising findings from our simulation research, including how individuals with higher fluid intelligence make more accurate decisions, albeit with a slightly longer response time (rf. Schirner et al., Nat. Comm., 2023).
Ethical considerations play a significant role in our work. Prof. Ritter emphasizes the importance of preventing misuse of research findings, noting that “precautions must be taken to prevent abuse”, and how the recently published AI Act will help guide responsible AI deployment.
Our work not only advances the understanding of the brain but also opens new doors for AI technology in healthcare. To discover more about her insights and the future of brain simulation, we encourage you to read the full interview.
Check out the full interview on ICT&health's official website here.
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