The Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Health at Mount Sinai, which focuses on enhancing data science and AI capabilities, has received renewed support from the Hasso Plattner Foundation for an additional five years.

Operating across eight hospitals and over 400 outpatient practices, Mount Sinai Health System employs 48,000 staff members dedicated to health innovation and patient care.

Dennis S. Charney, MD, has emphasized the importance of investing in AI research within academic institutions to drive transformative discoveries in human health.

Mount Sinai Health System has inaugurated the Hamilton and Amabel James Center for Artificial Intelligence and Human Health in New York City, with the goal of enhancing healthcare delivery through AI research and technology.

This state-of-the-art facility spans 65,000 square feet over 12 stories and will host approximately 40 principal investigators along with 250 graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and support staff.

The center features core facilities, including the Windreich Department of AI and Human Health, the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Health, and the Institute for Genomic Health.

Mount Sinai is also spearheading the Million Health Discoveries Program through its Institute for Personalized Medicine, aiming to enroll one million diverse patients for precision medicine research.

As the health system competes with Big Tech for advancements in AI, it is focusing on developing internal algorithms to optimize clinical operations.

These initiatives are designed to advance personalized medicine and enhance healthcare outcomes by focusing on a diverse patient population for genomic research.

Mount Sinai's Innovation Partners plays a crucial role in commercializing medical breakthroughs and fostering partnerships with major industry players such as Merck & Co. and AstraZeneca.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is recognized for its exceptional research and clinical care, ranking 11th nationwide in NIH funding, and boasts a large number of clinical residents and fellows.

Among its innovative AI initiatives, Mount Sinai's NutriScan application received the Hearst Health Prize in 2024 for its effectiveness in improving malnutrition diagnosis in hospitalized patients.