AI on the trail of skin cancer
Project number:
LTPL00291
Project status:
Completed
Call:
2
Priority:
2. Promoting physical, emotional and cultural wellbeing
Specific objective:
2.1 - Ensuring equal access to health care and fostering resilience of health systems, including primary care, and promoting the transition from institutional to family and community based care
Date:
From: 2024.12.01 Till: 2025.11.30
Project summary:
The project addresses a common health issue in the Poland–Lithuania border region—skin diseases, particularly skin cancer, which accounts for around one-third of all malignant tumours in both countries. Suwałki and Alytus hospitals have identified similar challenges, including low public awareness of preventive check-ups, a lack of screening initiatives, limited use of AI-based diagnostic technologies, and insufficient staff training in modern methods. To tackle these issues, the project aims to improve the quality and accessibility of specialised care by introducing AI-supported diagnostic tools, conducting two trainings for medical staff, launching an awareness campaign, and equipping both hospitals with modern devices such as videodermatoscopes with AI, a review station, and a nitrogen pen. A screening of 500 residents will be carried out to compare the effectiveness of AI versus traditional methods, with results published in a publicly available report. The project targets medical staff and residents of Suwałki and Alytus regions, offering a cross-border, innovative approach to healthcare that combines public education, professional development, and technological advancement to ensure earlier diagnosis and better access to modern solutions on both sides of the border.
Lead Partner:
Dr. Ludwik Rydygier Voivodeship Hospital in Suwałki
Lead Partner region:
Suwalski subregion
Project Partner(s):
Public Institution Alytus S. Kudirka District Hospital
Total project budget:
150.960,60
ERDF:
120.768,48
Does the project contribute to the implementation of the EU BSRS?
Yes
