Student for developing machine learning models improving sepsis prediction

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Werkomgeving

Sepsis, a life-threatening condition resulting from the body's extreme response to an infection, remains a significant challenge in acute care. Despite medical advancements, sepsis continues to have high morbidity and mortality rates. Consequently, sepsis research is crucial in developing effective treatments and improving patient outcomes. Researchers in this field focus on understanding the pathophysiology, early diagnosis, and innovative treatments to combat this severe condition.
Recognition of early sepsis is critical to allow timely initiation of adequate treatment: antibiotics and supportive care. We use big data to develop novel algorithms to improve early recognition of sepsis and identify which patients benefits the most from which therapy (personalized medicine) using deep learning. To facilitate this kind of research, we have set up the Acutelines data-biobank at the ED of the UMCG. The purpose of the Acutelines data-biobank is to improve prevention, recognition and treatment of acute conditions. A trained team of researchers screens all patients entering the ED, followed by data/biomaterial collection depending on broad selection criteria. In addition to demographic and medical data from the electronic patient file, we collect and store biomaterials (blood, urine, stool) for biomarker discovery, take a photograph of the face to predict deterioration using computer vision techniques and record continuous electrophysiological waveforms (i.e. ECG, PPG, EMG) to identify features predictive of deterioration. In the current project, we will focus on developing machine learning model to improve sepsis prediction by integrating biomarkers and clinical data.

Functiebeschrijving

You will analyze and preprocess clinical datasets (e.g., patient records, vital signs) and work with biomarker data to identify predictive patterns. You will develop and evaluate machine learning models for early sepsis detection. During your internship, you will collaborate with clinicians and researchers to interpret results. You will conclude your internship presenting findings in reports and/or scientific presentations.

Wat vragen wij

You are currently a student at a university (of applied sciences) pursuing a degree with a focus on data science, such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.

• You have basic knowledge of machine learning techniques (e.g., regression, classification, neural networks)


• You have experience with Python (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch or TensorFlow)


• You are interested in healthcare applications and clinical data analysis


• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred qualifications: experience working with medical or clinical datasets; familiarity with time-series analysis; visual studie Code user.

Wat bieden wij

• Internship contract with the UMCG


• Good supervision/guidance in the UMCG


• Embedding of acute research (including Acutelines, see www.acutelines.nl)


• Scientific working environment


• Places with flexi-places, equipped with a PC

Meer informatie

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Solliciteren

Good to know: in consultation, you can partly work from home.Interested? Feel free to take some time to consider this vacancy, but don’t wait too long… We will close the vacancy once we find a suitable candidate (the closing date is fictitious). You can easily apply via the application button. After receiving your application, you will immediately receive a confirmation. We select once a week and invite suitable candidates for an interview. Is there a match? Then we will register you for the UMCG internship agreement.
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