Ahmed Abdulkadir

Dr. Ahmed Abdulkadir is a Researcher at the University Clinics UPD, part of the University of Bern, specializing in neuroimaging and machine learning applications in medical diagnostics. He holds a PhD in Vision Science from the University of Freiburg and has extensive experience in roles such as Senior Researcher at Lausanne University Hospital and Visiting Researcher at the University of Pennsylvania. His work focuses on automated MRI analysis for Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and other neurological disorders, leveraging deep learning techniques to improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical workflows. He has contributed to advancements in volumetric segmentation (e.g., 3D U-Net), brain aging studies, and cross-disciplinary applications of AI in cardiology and thyroid cancer diagnostics. His research emphasizes bridging clinical needs with computational solutions, including tools like Atri-U for cardiovascular imaging.

Education:

• PhD in Vision Lab, University of Freiburg (2012-2016)
• MSc in Life Science, EPFL Lausanne (2010-2012)
• BSc in Life Science, EPFL Lausanne (2007-2010)
• BSc in Systems Engineering, Fachhochschule NTB Buchs SG (2001-2004)

Research Interests:

• Machine learning-driven neuroimaging analysis
• Automated diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases
• Cross-modal data harmonization
• Deep learning applications in medical imaging
• Brain aging patterns and genetic correlates

Articles Highlight: His work spans Alzheimer’s classification via structural MRI, schizophrenia-related brain network studies, and deep learning models for microbleed detection. Recent focus includes AI tools for thyroid cancer cytology and cardiovascular MRI.

Grants/Teams: Collaborates with institutions globally, including Zurich University of Applied Sciences (AI Center), and contributes to large-scale studies like the iSTAGING project on brain aging patterns. No explicit awards listed, but contributions to high-impact clinical tools reflect recognition.

Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams at University Clinics UPD, Lausanne University Hospital, and the Vision Lab, focusing on translational AI applications in healthcare.