Source : Archynewsy

The appointment of two leading German AI scientists, Professor Roland Eils and Professor Irina Lehmann, to part-time positions at Fudan University in Shanghai reflects Asia’s growing influence in medical AI and digital health innovation.

Their move signals a wider global trend — where Asia’s rapidly advancing research capabilities, government support, and investment in AI-driven healthcare are attracting international expertise. This momentum is accelerating the region’s progress in precision medicine, diagnostics, and population health, strengthening Asia’s position as a key player in the global medtech landscape.