On April 30, 2025, the HKUST Smart Lab team, led by Prof. Hao Chen, had a fruitful dialogue with Shenzhen People’s Hospital. The discussion focused on the MOME model, an AI-powered breast cancer diagnosis model developed by HKUST Smart Lab. This model has shown remarkable performance in assisting medical professionals with breast cancer diagnosis.

The dialogue was attended by Prof. Chen and Dr. Wu Mingxiang from Shenzhen People’s Hospital. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity for both teams to exchange ideas and explore potential collaborations in the field of AI-driven healthcare.

The MOME model, which stands for Mixture of Modality Experts, is a state-of-the-art AI model that integrates the multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) data. The model has been trained on the largest dataset and has demonstrated its ability to provide reliable diagnostic support for medical professionals.

The collaboration between HKUST Smart Lab and Shenzhen People’s Hospital aims to further refine the MOME model and explore its potential applications in clinical settings. The dialogue highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing AI technologies for healthcare, ultimately benefiting patients and improving medical outcomes. The meeting also emphasized the significance of AI in transforming the healthcare landscape, particularly in the early detection and diagnosis of diseases. By leveraging advanced AI technologies, healthcare professionals can enhance their diagnostic capabilities, leading to more accurate and timely interventions for patients.

Following the meeting, both teams expressed their enthusiasm for future collaborations and the potential impact of AI in healthcare. The HKUST Smart Lab team is committed to continuing its research in AI-driven healthcare solutions, with the goal of improving patient outcomes and revolutionizing medical practices.

Video of the dialogue is available as follows (in Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles):

About Smart Lab

Smart Lab, led by Prof. Hao Chen, is committed to pushing the boundaries of trustworthy AI technologies for healthcare and science. Our research directions include large-scale models for healthcare, computer-assisted intervention, AI for science, and bioinformatics, etc. Our ultimate goal is to spearhead a transformative revolution in medical practices and scientific discoveries, paving the way for a brighter and healthier future.

About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a world-class university that excels in driving innovative education, research excellence, and impactful knowledge transfer. With a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy approach, HKUST was ranked 3rd in the Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2024, while 12 of its subjects were ranked among the world’s top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, with “Data Science and Artificial Intelligence” being ranked first in Hong Kong and 10th in the world. Our graduates are highly competitive, consistently ranking among the world’s top 30 most sought-after employees. In terms of research and entrepreneurship, over 80% of our work was rated “internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the latest Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. As of October 2024, HKUST members have founded over 1,800 active start-ups, including 10 Unicorns and 14 exits (IPO or M&A).