The “Hack for a cause” hackathon is being organised by the Cyprus Institute (CyI), in collaboration with the Cyprus Anticancer Society, focusing on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the drug prescription process for hospitalised cancer patients, and addressing, in particular, the complexities of polypharmacy.

The aim is to develop an AI tool that utilises patients’ treatment charts—documents indicating prescribed medications, dosages, frequencies, routes, allergies and comorbidities—along with publicly-available medicine descriptions, to issue high-level alerts to doctors during the prescription process. These alerts will be triggered if the tool identifies drug interactions, contraindications with the patient’s medical record, or potential overdoses.

Important details

The event will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing for both online and onsite participation from national and international attendees. Cypriot participants are highly encouraged to join in person, with physical presence expected only on the first day (Thursday, 10 October 2024 – full day) and the last day (Monday, 14 October 2024 – half day).

* The Zoom link for online attendees will be communicated via email at a later date.

Target Audience

  • Students and professionals in data science, AI, software development, engineering, healthcare IT and information systems, and related fields;
  • Healthcare practitioners interested in integrating technology into medical practice
  • Researchers and regulatory experts focused on AI and its applications in healthcare.

You can participate either individually, or as part of a group. Teams will be formed with a maximum of four members. Individuals who join without a group will be matched with others to create teams.

Please find more information on the event website.