Johannes Lang’s research while affiliated with University of Giessen and other places

Introduction: The practice of medicine is characterized by decision making in which digital techniques can provide good support. In this context, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important. The challenge for physicians, however, is to maintain an overview of the potential applications and usefulness of AI in order to be able to apply it efficiently and safely in their work. Therefore, appropriate skills must be imparted during the course of medical studies so that future practitioners can meet this requirement. Project description: The interdisciplinary research-related teaching and learning project “(Natural) Science and Technology in Medicine – NWTmed” brings together students at the Justus-Liebig-University Giessen (JLU) from the fields of medicine and other (natural) scientific disciplines in structured courses with the aim of thinking, learning, and working in an interdisciplinary and research-oriented manner already during their medical education. With the involvement of local researchers, a “multi-disciplinary” seminar on the basic premises, methods, and applications of AI was established. Results: The participants of the course came from a wide variety of fields of study, which promoted an interdisciplinary exchange and animated discussions. A gain in knowledge and an increase in interest in the topic of AI was noted in the evaluations, and a willingness on the part of the students to pursue further independent study was also expressed. Discussion and conclusion: The topic of AI and its relevance to the field of medicine is not yet sufficiently represented in medical education. It will require integration in the curriculum and performance evaluations as well as interdisciplinary and research-related teaching formats.

While factual knowledge is more and more present in digital format anywhereand anytime, (higher) education needs to extend its scope to supporting thedevelopment of personal skills and competences.The teaching and learning project “(Natural) Science and Technique inMedicine – SciTecMed” is closely related to recent research in theintersectional field of natural science, technique and medicine. Local expertsfrom the natural science and medical faculties engage in various teachingformats that are open for students of various majors. Together, studentsexperience the idea of interdisciplinary collaboration, discuss from theirindividual perspectives and learn to learn from each other and to instruct eachother. By the given context of the research activities, students earn insightsinto the scientific process and the usage of appropriate (digital) tools, enhancetheir corresponding skills and have the chance to take part into the scientificactivities. We describe the concept of the project, potential obstacles, student’sinterests as well as the syndetic benefits for both sides – education ANDresearch.

So unterschiedlich die Herangehensweisen und Methoden einzelner Wissenschaftsbereiche auch manchmal sein mögen – wie wertvoll wäre es, die Lösungsansätze vorbehaltlos auszutauschen und die Stärken zu bündeln!? In unserer forschungsnahen Lehr- und Lernplattform NWTmed „(Natur)Wissenschaft und Technik in der Medizin“ [http://www.uni-giessen.de/fbz/fb11/studium/lehre/nwtmed] wollen wir dafür den Grundstein bereits im Studium legen. Dafür bringen wir Studierende aus unterschiedlichen Fachbereichen und Disziplinen zusammen, um GEMEINSAM an interdisziplinären Lehreinheiten teilzunehmen, die wiederum ein Abbild der aktuellen und am Standort vertretenen Forschung im Querschnitt der Naturwissenschaften, Ingenieurwissenschaften und Medizin darstellen. Im Rahmen des Vortrags veranschaulichen wir dies anhand folgender Beispiele aus unserer Lehr- und Lernplattform NWTmed [http://www.uni-giessen.de/fbz/fb11/studium/lehre/nwtmed]: Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz in der Medizin, Forschung an Kernreaktionen und ihrer Relevanz in der Strahlentherapie sowie Anwendung von Plasma beim „Kampf gegen Keime“ und bei Hautläsionen. Dabei arbeiten wir über die Grenzen von Fach und Profession hinaus zusammen und beobachten, wie sehr das Engagement in der Lehre auch einen Zugewinn für die Forschung darstellt. Das Projekt NWTmed [http://www.uni-giessen.de/fbz/fb11/studium/lehre/nwtmed] wird unterstützt durch Mittel des Landes Hessen.