The Institute of Medical Intelligence and XR (IMIXR) Workshop 2025 was successfully held on 15 April 2025 at LT2, G/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park at CUHK, bringing together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in AI, XR, and their transformative applications in medical field.

The workshop served as a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, featuring keynote speeches, poster sharing, and interactive demos showing that highlighted the transformative potential of intelligent technologies in medicine. With participants from academia, clinical, and the tech industry, the event fostered meaningful dialogue on the future of precision medicine and surgical innovation.

Distinguished Speakers shared transformative insights:

Prof. Daniel Rueckert – "AI and the Future of Medicine"

Dr. Xiaodong Tao – "Medical AI: Large Language Models, Start with Small Communities"

Prof. Kevin S. Zhou – "Universal and Foundation Models of Medical Imaging AI: Traits and Trends"

Prof. Julia Schnabel – "Deep Learning for Medical Imaging: From Image Quality to Anomaly Detection"

Prof. Jing Qin – "AI-XR Empowered Intraoperative Guidance for Minimally Invasive Surgery"

Students Poster Session

This year’s Students Poster Sessions featured PhD students presenting their latest research through posters and presentations. Their work covered key areas such as Intelligent Personalized Diagnosis, AI-XR Interaction & Virtual Surgery, and Intraoperative AI-AR Assisted Surgery, showcasing advancements in precision medicine and surgical technology.

Interactive Demo Session

At the IMIXR Workshop 2025, students showcased cutting-edge interactive demos in three breakthrough areas: Intelligent Personalized Diagnosis, AI-XR Surgical, and Intraoperative AI-AR Guidance. These hands-on prototypes demonstrated how AI and extended reality technologies are transforming precision medicine and surgical practice, offering attendees a tangible glimpse into healthcare's smart future.

The IMIXR Workshop 2025 demonstrated how AI and XR technologies can significantly improve medical care. By connecting researchers, doctors, and technology developers, IMIXR lab is working to develop practical solutions that will benefit patients and healthcare systems.