The Medical Decision Science Association of Taiwan (MDSAT) held the 4th International Symposium on Medical Decision Science (ISMDS) today at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), under the theme “Frontiers in Medical Decision Science.” The symposium also announced the establishment of a Young Scholars Forum to promote interdisciplinary collaboration in AI-driven healthcare, real-world data, and chronic disease prediction.
Invited to deliver remarks, Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu noted that, in the face of rapid technological change, population ageing, and emerging diseases, smarter, faster, and evidence-based medical decision-making is essential to building more resilient healthcare systems.
DG Wu highlighted that under President Lai Ching-te’s “Healthy Taiwan” vision, Taiwan is advancing healthcare digital transformation by integrating artificial intelligence and real-world data to improve healthcare quality and decision-making, aligning closely with the objectives of the symposium.
He further emphasised that global health challenges require close collaboration among governments, academia, and industry, so that research outcomes can be effectively translated into public policy.
DG Wu reaffirmed Taiwan’s commitment to serving as a trusted partner in global public health, sharing its experience in healthcare innovation and governance, and contributing to international efforts to improve global health outcomes.
