Abu Dhabi: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has announced a collaboration with Owkin to launch 'Aila', described as the world’s first clinical artificial intelligence scientist.
The advanced platform is designed to support real-time clinical decision-making and accelerate medical research by analysing real patient data.
Transforming clinical decision-making
'Aila' is built to process complex datasets, generate actionable medical insights, and continuously learn from new information. The system enables clinicians to interact with data more efficiently, supporting faster and more precise decisions at the point of care.
Through a secure natural-language interface, physicians can query large volumes of clinical data and receive insights in real time, significantly reducing the time required for analysis.
Integrated data approach
The platform connects and interprets multiple sources of medical data, transforming fragmented information into a unified system that provides accessible and meaningful insights for healthcare professionals.
Its initial deployment will focus on prostate cancer, integrating data from electronic health records, physician notes, pathology reports and medical imaging.
Advancing healthcare innovation
Dr Georges-Pascal Haber, Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, said the initiative reflects a commitment to innovation and improving patient outcomes.
“By responsibly harnessing advanced AI built on real patient data, we are empowering our caregivers with powerful tools that enhance clinical judgment, advance discovery, and ultimately improve outcomes,” he said.
Scalable future potential
Built on Owkin’s AI platform, 'Aila' is designed to expand across additional medical specialities and increasingly complex datasets.
Future applications are expected to include advanced data types such as genomic and multi-omics data, supporting precision medicine and large-scale healthcare research.
Strengthening AI-driven healthcare
The initiative aligns with the UAE’s broader focus on leveraging advanced technologies to enhance healthcare systems and promote innovation.
Officials said the launch marks a significant step towards integrating artificial intelligence into clinical practice, improving efficiency, and enabling more personalised patient care.