Working groups and SIGs
Focused communities for developing shared questions, methods, and practical guidance in health data science.
Community
A meeting place for health, data, and practice
Researchers, clinicians, students, and partners come together through shared projects, practical learning, and open exchange.
Activities and platform
Ways the community works together
ISFHDS supports formats that make methods easier to test, teach, and translate across institutions and disciplines.
Open toolkits
Reference implementations for reproducible data curation, modelling, evaluation, and analytical workflows.
Benchmarks and audits
Transparent comparisons built around clear provenance, licensing, evaluation cards, and reproducibility checks.
Training
Workshops, tutorials, and summer-school formats with hands-on learning for students, researchers, and practitioners.
Forums and mentorship
Space for interdisciplinary discussion, peer learning, and connections across career stages.
Multicentre exchange
Opportunities to compare methods and evidence across settings while respecting local governance and data constraints.
Affiliated initiative
GenAIMed Group
GenAIMed is a collaborative group focused on generative AI for medicine and the life sciences.
About GenAIMed
The group connects researchers exploring large language models and other generative systems in medical and life-science research.
- Online seminars and community discussion
- Multicentre studies and shared evaluations
- Best practices for safe and ethical use
Connection with ISFHDS
Its focus on rigorous evaluation and responsible use of generative models complements the Society’s wider mission across clinical and research settings.
Social impact
Keep public benefit in view
Health data science should serve diverse communities and produce evidence that can inform practice, education, and policy.
Equity-first metrics
Examine performance across demographic groups and incorporate measures informed by social determinants of health.
Open education
Share curricula and practical resources that support responsible workforce development.
Policy and standards
Translate evidence into clear briefs and contribute technical expertise to standards discussions.
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Start a conversation
Tell us about your area of work and how you would like to contribute to the ISFHDS community.