One of the main challenges of any modern healthcare system is the integration of cutting-edge, smart technology to not only collect and store patient data, but also to use the power of these technologies to prevent diseases or establish the correct diagnosis and treatment.

Vision 2030 provides a road map towards achieving this within the Kingdom's healthcare system. Towards this end, and to play a leading role in this endeavor, KAUST has recently launched a multidisciplinary scientific and clinical research and innovation health initiative dubbed the KAUST Smart-Health Initiative (SHI).