AI and the future of health research and healthcare services

Kjetil Taskén presented how artificial intelligence can be applied in both health research and healthcare services at the dScience Lunch Seminar 23. april 2026.

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Kjetil Tasken (Professor II, Institute for Cancer Research), Faculty of Medicine, UiO

By Christoffer Hals
Published Apr. 24, 2026

Health research now has access to large and varied datasets, including clinical records, molecular data and imaging. This creates a need for methods that can handle and combine different types of information. Taskén showed how AI can support this work and contribute to identifying patterns that are difficult to detect with traditional approaches.

Kjetil Tasken (Professor II, Institute for Cancer Research), Faculty of Medicine, UiO
Kjetil Tasken (Professor II, Institute for Cancer Research), Faculty of Medicine, UiO

In healthcare services, the focus is more practical. AI can support clinical decision-making by making better use of available data. It can also be relevant for planning and operations, such as modelling activity levels, staffing needs and patient pathways.

Taskén also pointed to structural challenges. An ageing population and increasing demand for services will put pressure on the system. This makes more efficient use of data and resources necessary.

Arne Bang Huseby
Arne Bang Huseby, Centre Leader dScience, moderated the event in the Science Library at UiO.

The seminar took place at the Science Library and brought together participants from across UiO.

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Published Apr. 24, 2026 11:30 AM - Last modified Apr. 24, 2026 11:30 AM