Transforming Cancer Care with AI

(EPFL, September 18, 2025)

Researchers at Geneva University Hospitals and EPFL, led by Dr. Dorina Thanou, have launched NAIPO (National AI Initiative for Precision Oncology), a pioneering AI project in cancer care. This project merges clinical support agents, language models for records analysis, and predictive models for treatment outcomes with experimental models and patient avatars to customize treatments for individual patients. This method aims to transform cancer care in Switzerland by providing equal access to advanced AI-supported treatments, speeding up new treatment discoveries, and promoting sustainable healthcare innovations. NAIPO will use top-notch data governance and AI to improve diagnostics, tailor treatment plans, and aid clinical decisions without centralizing sensitive health information. It will rely on a shared data platform, adaptable models, and easy-to-use clinical interfaces and patient applications. NAIPO aims to lessen healthcare inequalities, accelerate the discovery of new biomarkers and treatments, and place Switzerland at the forefront of medical AI innovation. This initiative could not only change cancer care but also exemplifies how to apply similar AI strategies in other healthcare areas.