2nd International Summer School on AI for Diabetes Management

Organized by the UdG–Dexcom Chair for Advancing AI use in Clinical Practice.

The International Summer School on AI for Diabetes Management is an annual event promoted by the UdG–Dexcom Chair that aims to promote the use of AI in clinical practice—particularly in diabetes management—and encourage networking among research groups in Spain and abroad. The school is organized as an intensive one-week course.

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Date

July 13–17, 2026

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Location

The University of Girona, Spain

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Format

1-week in-person course

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Target Audience:

PhD and master’s students

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Registration Fee

€300

Participants Testimonials

Direct experiences from our previous edition
Rachel Robles
"Taking notes during the lectures helped me overcome conceptual blocks and clarify my understanding of the topics discussed."

Rachel Robles

Master Student of AI in Medicine at the University of Bern

Marc Breton
"It's exciting that we start to have these meetings, bringing the community together."

Marc Breton

Asscciate Director of the University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology

Who is this summer school for?

Expected attendants are PhD and master’s students interested in applying AI principles to medicine, including the development of medical devices, sensors, mobile applications, and algorithms for monitoring and managing diabetes.

What will you learn in this summer school?

Discover the key skills and knowledge you will acquire during the summer school.

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Fundamental Concepts

Key concepts of diabetes management and AI applications in healthcare.

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AI Prediction

Learn to develop and apply AI models to predict adverse glycemic events.

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LLMs

Develop LLMs to improve diabetes care through smarter data use and personalized support.

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Computer Vision

Automatically detect and monitor diabetic complications—such as diabetic retinopathy—by analyzing medical images like retinal scans.

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Ethics

Address data privacy, security, fairness, transparency, accountability, biases, and ethical concerns in AI for healthcare.

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AI Controllers

Use AI-informed controllers to automatically regulate insulin delivery in real-time by predicting blood glucose levels and adjusting insulin doses accordingly.

Summer School Program 2026

Please note that this is a tentative program that may change.

Introduce core concepts of diabetes management and AI applications in healthcare.
13:00–13:30
Check-In
13:30–14:00
Welcome
14:00–15:00
Expert Talk
Diabetes Care: Medical Background & Clinical Workflows
MR
Dr. Monika Reddy
15:00–15:30
Coffee Break
15:30 - 17:30
Workshop
Time Series Modeling for CGM Forecasting
FP
Dr. Francesco Prendin
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming diabetes care—from clinical applications and screening tools to cybersecurity and privacy
09:30–10:30
Expert Talk
AI in Diabetes Care: Opportunities, Challenges, and Global Perspectives
AKM
Dr. Amit Kumar Dey
10:30–11:00
Coffee Break
11:00–12:00
Expert Talk
Cybersecurity: Safeguarding AI Applications in Modern Healthcare
To be confirmed
12:00–13:00
Lunch
13:00–14:00
Expert Talk
Sources of Bias in AI and Mitigation Strategies
JHG
Jerónimo Hernández González
14:00 - 15:00
Expert Talk
Bridging Patient Experience, Engineering Innovation, and Clinical Care
Alfredo Ledesma, Dr. Amit Dey, Marije Plantinga, Francesco Prendin
15:00–15:30
Coffee Break
15:30–17:30
Workshop
Computer Vision for Diabetes Complications
MC
Dr. Mariano Cabezas
Examine how AI systems are deployed at scale in healthcare while ensuring safety, fairness, and accountability
09:30 - 10:30
Expert Talk
Deployment of Large-Scale AI Tools: An Industry Perspective
To be confirmed
10:30–11:00
Coffee Break
11:00–12:00
Expert Talk
Safe AI in Healthcare: Bias, Fairness, and Accountability
AS&AG
Dr. Aisha Sobey & Dr. Amy Gaeta
12:00–13:00
Lunch
13:00–15:00
Workshop
Patient-Centric Decision Support & Personalization
OM
Dr. Omer Mujahid
15:00–20:00
Field Trip
Explore emerging AI applications and strengthen skills in presenting and communicating research
09:30 - 10:30
Expert Talk
AI for Diabetic Retinopathy: Building and Validating Screening Tools
RMW
Risa M. Wolf
10:30–11:00
Coffee Break
11:00–12:00
Expert Talk
From Prototype to Practice: Deploying and Evaluating Medical AI
MB
Dr. Marc Breton
12:00–13:00
Lunch
13:00–15:00
Workshop
Presentation Preparation
15:00–15:30
Coffee Break
15:30–17:30
Workshop
Poster Presentations
20:00–22:00
Farewell Dinner
Explore practical applications of AI in diabetes through industry case studies
09:30–10:30
Expert Talk
Real World AI in Diabetes: Industry Case Studies
To be confirmed
10:30–11:00
Coffee Break
11:00–13:00
Workshop
Workshop Presentations
13:00–14:30
Award Ceremony + Light Snacks and Refreshments

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Invited Speakers (2026)

Marc Breton

University of Virginia, USA

Amit Kumar Dey

International Diabetes Federation

Monika Reddy

Imperial College London, UK

Risa M. Wolf

John Hopkins University, USA

Francesco Prendin

University of Padova, Italy

Aisha Sobey

University of Cambridge, UK

Amy Gaeta

University of Cambridge, UK

Organizing Committee

Charrise Ramkissoon

Sara Feixas Boschdemont

Amparo Güemes González

Stavroula Mougiakakou

Practical Information

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July 13–17, 2026
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Research Institute on Informatics and Applications P4 building, Campus Montilivi, Girona, Spain
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How to arrive: bus lines 8 or 11 (bus stop: Carrer Pic de Peguera)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The registration fee (300€) covers program coordination, lunch, coffee breaks, group networking event, and farewell dinner.

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Accommodation and travel costs. Travel and accomodation arrangements must be made separately.

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Applications are now open for 2026!

REGISTER HERE

Accommodation

We have secured special accommodation options for Summer School participants:

Hotel BestPrice Girona
Offers single, double, triple, and family room options.
Contact: girona@hotelesbestprice.com
Website: https://hotelesbestprice.com/en/hotel-bestprice-girona/

UdG Montilivi Campus Residence
Apartment-style accommodation.
Contact: allotjament@udg.edu 
Website: https://www.unihabit.com/ca/residencia-universitaria-girona/

Hotel Peninsular Girona
Offers single and double room options.
Contact: reservas@novarahotels.com
Website: https://www.hotelpeninsulargirona.com/en

When contacting the accommodation providers, please mention that you are attending the Summer School on AI for Diabetes Management (University of Girona).

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