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Dr. Lithin Zacharias serves as a Research Associate in the Department of Pharmacy at Kingston University's School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry within the Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education. He actively contributes to the EU Horizon 2020 INCISIVE project, developing AI-driven cancer imaging solutions and secure pan-European medical data repositories.
His academic foundation includes:
- PhD in Psychiatric Social Work
- MPhil in Psychiatric Social Work
- Master of Social Work
- Bachelor of Social Work
Dr. Zacharias' research integrates social work principles with cutting-edge oncology applications, focusing on Technology Enabled Care in Cancer, Neuro-Palliative interventions, and Disaster Mental Health. His current work pioneers ethical AI implementation in cancer diagnosis while addressing psychosocial dimensions of patient care through the INCISIVE consortium's multinational framework.
Recent publication trends reveal strategic evolution from foundational work on palliative care instruments (2017-2020) toward AI integration in cancer pathways (2022-2023), with consistent emphasis on vulnerable populations and cross-cultural healthcare barriers. His 2023 studies analyze systemic obstacles across seven European nations while evaluating clinician perspectives on AI adoption.
Supported by Horizon 2020 funding, Dr. Zacharias leads critical work packages in the INCISIVE project addressing data privacy compliance and clinical validation of AI tools. His grant portfolio enables collaboration with 25+ European institutions while developing federated learning architectures that maintain GDPR compliance across national healthcare systems.
As part of the INCISIVE consortium, he operates within a multidisciplinary team of oncologists, AI specialists, and ethicists, driving innovation at the intersection of social work and medical technology. His role uniquely bridges clinical healthcare needs with responsible AI deployment through continuous engagement with cancer care providers across the EU.
