RTHK Backchat Features CHART: Putting People at the Heart of Healthcare AI

“We need a place, a platform in which we can scale up these technologies and make them available for long-term use, so that people can actually benefit from them.”
— Professor Joshua Ho, Co-Director of CHART, HKUMed, The University of Hong Kong
 

The Centre for Health AI Research and Translation (CHART) at HKUMed was recently featured on RTHK Radio 3's Backchat, where Professor Joshua Ho shared a simple but important vision: ensuring that advances in artificial intelligence ultimately make a difference in people's lives.

 

While groundbreaking discoveries are made every day, many still face challenges in reaching the individuals and families who could benefit from them most. CHART was established to bridge this gap, helping transform promising research into practical healthcare solutions that are accessible, trustworthy, and designed around real human needs.

 

During the interview, Prof. Ho highlighted how CHART brings together researchers, clinicians, industry partners, and community stakeholders to support innovations that can improve patient care and health outcomes. One example is the development of AI-enabled digital tools for stroke prevention and care, empowering people to better understand their health risks, access timely information, and receive support throughout their healthcare journey.

 

As healthcare continues to evolve, CHART remains committed to turning innovation into impact, ensuring that advances in AI do not stay in research papers, but reach the communities and patients they are intended to serve.

Listen to the full interview