
Advancements in healthcare are transforming how we diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases, improving both quality of life and patient outcomes. In
Precision Health in the Digital Age: Harnessing AI for Personalized Care (ISBN: 9798369344224), editors Profs. Paraskevi Papadopoulou, Miltiadis Lytras, and Sofia Konstantinopoulou explore the integration of AI into precision medicine. The book highlights AI’s potential to analyze complex data for personalized care, while addressing ethical, legal, and practical challenges. With case studies and insights into future trends, it offers a vital guide for healthcare professionals navigating the digital age.
Profs. Paraskevi Papadopoulou, Miltiadis Lytras, and Sofia Konstantinopoulou Answer Our Questions
How does your professional background support your ability to be an authority on this book?
All: The editors' scientific expertise, research experience, and practical knowledge, combined with over a decade of work in related fields, make them highly qualified authorities on the book's coverage.
What was the driving force or motivation for starting Precision Health in the Digital Age: Harnessing AI for Personalized Care?
All: The evolving healthcare landscape is challenging providers and researchers to deliver personalized care that considers individual genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors. To tailor treatments and interventions to each patient's unique profile in a timely manner, healthcare professionals must harness the vast amounts of readily available data. AI has immense potential to transform precision health by enabling the analysis of large datasets and generating actionable insights for personalized care.
The motivation for this book stemed from the realization that healthcare systems are advancing at an unprecedented pace, poised to radically transform patient care in the coming decades. As editors, we aimed to showcase the importance of data-driven decision-making and process optimization in healthcare. Advances in understanding complex genetic variants and their role in disease predisposition of chronic communicable and non-communicable diseases, enable tailoring medical treatments to optimize healthcare outcomes.
This book is an up-to-date overview of the current state of AI in clinical practice, including its potential applications in disease diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and patient engagement. It also discusses the associated challenges, covering ethical and legal considerations and the need for human expertise. By doing so, it enhances understanding of AI’s significance in healthcare and supports healthcare providers and organizations in effectively adopting AI technologies.
What specific problems does the book address?
All: The book explores the challenges of implementing AI in precision medicine and healthcare, including ethical considerations, regulatory frameworks, and the need for healthcare professionals to develop competencies in AI technologies.

How does the book provide a solution to these problems?
All: Through its chapters, the book informs readers and offers comprehensive solutions for healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers seeking to leverage AI in precision health. It explores the latest advancements in AI technologies, showcases applications in precision medicine, and provides a roadmap for integrating AI into healthcare systems. Additionally, it presents practical insights for improving patient outcomes through case studies and real-world examples of successful AI-driven precision medicine implementations.
What do you think about publishing this book change about this field of study?
All: In addition to covering current AI technologies and their applications in precision medicine, health, and healthcare systems, the book discusses AI's ethical, legal, and societal implications in personalized healthcare practices. It provides guidance on compliance with data protection and patient privacy laws. The book emphasizes AI's role in fostering communication and collaboration between healthcare providers and patients, enhancing patient engagement and adherence. Precision Health in the Digital Age: Harnessing AI for Personalized Care is an excellent resource for understanding the opportunities and challenges of leveraging AI for personalized care delivery. It also offers insights into future trends and potential challenges in the field.
How unique is the book within its topic coverage and the experts behind the research that went into this book ?
All: This book stands out as a valuable resource within its field due to its extensive and in-depth coverage of precision health and personalized care, supported by research from a diverse group of experts representing various disciplines and affiliated with academic and clinical institutions worldwide, ensuring inclusion, diversity, and equity.
Have you been recognized for academic excellence or other related achievements in this field of study?
Alll: Our expertise is enriched by our collaborative research team experiences, with one editor also serving as a practicing physician, bringing valuable practical insights to the book. Notably, Dr. Lytras has been recognized for academic excellence, being listed in Stanford World’s Top 2% Scientists ranking (Career and Single Years 2019–2024) in the field of ICTs, as well as in the World Top Scientists rankings by Research.com in Computer Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities, where he is a leader in Greece. Additionally, he is ranked among the World Top 2% Scientists by the AD Scientific Index and is a top researcher at the American College of Greece.
About the Editors
Paraskevi Papadopoulou is Professor of Biology for the Biomedical Sciences & Environmental Studies Programs. She is the Biomedical Science Research (BMSR) Team Leader @ Research, Technology, & Innovation Network (RTIN) (2021-present). She has served as Head, Department of Science and Mathematics and Director, Biomedical Sciences Program at Deree-The American College of Greece (2020-2023). She has coordinated the development of the Biomedical Sciences (BMS) program at Deree-ACG (2017-2019) and has served as the Program Coordinator of the BMS program (2020). She has served as Head of the Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics at Deree-ACG (2008-2014). She made a significant contribution to the development of the Environmental Studies program and the Information Technology (IT) program at Deree-ACG (2010-12). Her research activity covers a wide range of subject areas, focusing on structural biology/molecular biophysics and bioinformatics and on structural and self-assembly studies of fibrous proteins. She has also contributed to the development of genetic testing protocols for genetic diseases, such as Tuberous Sclerosis and Neurofibromatosis type 1. Her current research engagement expands on environmental health issues, big data analytics in bioinformatics, medicine, health and healthcare, the evolution of consciousness plus on Mediterranean biodiversity and green roofs, and innovative teaching and learning methods in STEM disciplines. Her research work has been reflected in over 60 scientific articles, papers, and book chapters, as well as in 3 books. She has served as book editor and as manuscript reviewer in several high-impact journals. She serves as Review Editor in Frontiers in Digital Health (Personalized Medicine). She teaches Introduction to Biology, Human Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, and co-teaches the Research Methods courses for the Environmental Studies and Biomedical Sciences programs.
Miltiadis Lytras is a visiting researcher at Effat University. Dr Lytras is a world-class expert in the fields of cognitive computing, information systems, technology-enabled innovation, social networks, computers in human behavior, and knowledge management. He is an expert in advanced computer science and management, editor, lecturer, and research consultant, with extensive experience in academia and the business sector in Europe and Asia. He served as the Editor in Chief of the International Journal in Semantic Web and Information Systems. He has co-edited more than 110 high impact factor special issues in ISI/Scopus indexed journals and co-Edited/Authored more than 80 books in international publishers including Elsevier, Emerald, IGI-Global, Springer, etc. Dr Lytras has co-authored more than 120 high impact factor papers in Q1 and Q2, Web of Science and Scopus indexed Journals such as: IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering; IEEE Internet Computing; IEEE Transactions on Education; IEEE Access; Future Generation Computer Systems; Journal of Business Research; International Journal of Information Management; Journal of Innovation and Knowledge; Technological forecasting and Social Change; Journal of Ambient Technology and Humanized Computing; World Wide Web Journal; Computers in Human Behavior; Studies in Higher Education; Telematics and Informatics; Information Systems Management; IJ of Engineering Education; Journal of Universal Computer Science; Journal of Knowledge Management; British Journal on Education Technology; Interactive Learning Environment; Educational Technology and Society; Behavior and Information Technology, etc. Dr. Lytras has a 25 years’ experience on Research and Development projects and grants with significant skills and competencies to the successful conceptualization, financing and implementation of R&D projects with extensive experience in Europe, Middle East, and Far East. He has involved in more than 70 R&D projects overtime. Main areas of expertis Dr. Lytras has hold various senior editorial positions in prestigious journals over time including Editor in Chief and Associate Editor positions. He has also the privilege to guest edit more than 130 special issues in high impact factor journals. • Founding Editor and Editor in Chief of IJ on Semantic Web and Information Systems (High Impact Factor, WoS indexed) Additional editorial positions (selected): • Founding Editor in Chief, International Journal on Technology Enhanced Learning (IJTEL) • Founding Editor in Chief International Journal of Knowledge and Learning (IJKL) • Founding Editor in Chief of International Journal of Knowledge Society Research (IJKSR) Dr. Lytras has (co-edited) more than 100 peer reviewed volumes/books in topics related to his expertise. Indicative titles include: • Digital Transformation in Healthcare in Post-COVID-19 Times • Smart Cities and Digital Transformation: Empowering Communities, Limitless Innovation, Sustainable Development and the Next Generation, • Smart Cities: Issues and Challenges: Mapping Political, Social and Economic Risks and Threats • Smart Villages in the EU and Beyond
Sofia Konstantinopoulou is a US board certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician who trained and worked at Children’s hospital of Philadelphia, with an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at PENN. She is currently working as an attending physician at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SEHA), which is the country’s referral center for pediatrics. She is a part of multidisciplinary teams aiming at delivering efficient, compassionate, family- centered care. She is the clinical lead of the Aerodigestive Program and of the Pediatric Sleep Service. Her main clinical focus is caring for patients with sleep disordered breathing who are on home mechanical ventilation. She also serves as Adjunct Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Khalifa University. She is a core faculty member of the ACGME accredited pediatric residency program, and of the World Sleep Academy (WSA). Dr. Konstantinopoulou is a member of CHEST, of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and of the International Health Committee of the American Thoracic Society (ATS). She is interested in projects involving clinical research, health advocacy and medical education.
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