Proceedings of the 1st Symposium on Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Applied to Health: Primeiras Jornadas em Bioestatística e Bioinformática Aplicadas à Saúde

The proceedings of the First Symposium on Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Applied to Health (1st SBBAH) highlight the convergence of innovation and health sciences, presenting research and developments in the field. On May 3, we welcomed participants for an engaging day of discussions, beginning with an opening session that set the stage for the day’s presentations. The Symposium was organized with a diverse set of oral communications, including students and Alumni from the Master on Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Applied to Health (MBBAS) program, who presented their findings on topics ranging from machine learning applications in healthcare to the functional activity of astrocytes. An invited talk on Natural Language Processing and the role of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare emphasized the importance of these technologies in shaping the future of health research. We extend our gratitude to all speakers, participants, companies and organizing committees for their commitment and contributions, making this Symposium a significant way for knowledge exchange and collaboration in health, biostatistics, bioinformatics, data science and artificial intelligence. We also would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the MBBAS first year students who invented the symposium logo, showcasing their creativity and dedication. Additionally, we extend our thankfulness to Hospital das Forças Armadas – Polo Porto for generously hosting us in their facilities and for their sponsorship, which greatly contributed to the success of this event. Their support highlights the collaboration between academia and healthcare institutions, promoting innovation in health and science.