In a bold move to reshape pediatric medicine, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has launched the Center for Artificial Intelligence in Children’s Health—the first dedicated AI-driven pediatric health center in New York City. The new center aims to use artificial intelligence to enhance diagnostics, personalize treatments, and improve overall health care for children and adolescents.
Dr. Benjamin S. Glicksberg, a leading expert in digital health and clinical informatics, will lead the initiative. “Pediatric medicine has historically lagged behind in AI adoption due to stricter privacy regulations and limited data infrastructure,” said Dr. Glicksberg. “This Center will tackle those barriers head-on, using AI to revolutionize early diagnoses, predictive modeling, and personalized treatments for young patients.”
A New Era in Pediatric Medicine
Mount Sinai’s CEO, Dr. Brendan G. Carr, emphasized the importance of this initiative, calling it a game-changer for children’s health care. “Our kids are our future. With this groundbreaking Center, we’re ensuring they receive world-class care powered by the latest AI-driven technologies.”
Dr. Dennis S. Charney, Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine, echoed these sentiments. “By integrating cutting-edge AI with patient care, we’re taking a bold step forward in pediatric medicine. Under Dr. Glicksberg’s leadership, this Center will set new standards for AI-powered health care solutions.”
The Center for AI in Children’s Health is designed to bridge the gap between AI advancements and pediatric care. It will focus on:
- Developing an AI-driven Children’s Health Data Hub to centralize multi-modal patient data for improved diagnostics and treatment.
- Running clinical trials to enhance AI-driven diagnostics and real-time health monitoring at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital.
- Advancing personalized medicine through AI-powered research into rare diseases, pharmacogenomics, and multi-omics.
- Optimizing health care delivery in collaboration with Mount Sinai’s Center for Child Health Services Research, improving patient outcomes and hospital resource management.
Bridging the Gap Between Research and Clinical Care
Dr. Glicksberg brings significant expertise in AI-driven research and health care innovation. His previous roles included leadership at a genomics-based drug discovery startup and serving as an Assistant Professor in Genetics and Genomic Sciences at Mount Sinai. His work in AI and biotechnology uniquely positions him to lead this groundbreaking initiative.
The Center is backed by The Mindich Child Health and Development Institute and co-sponsored by The Windreich Department of AI and Human Health at Mount Sinai. Dr. Girish N. Nadkarni, Chair of the Windreich Department, expressed his enthusiasm: “By leveraging AI and data science, we’re entering a new era of pediatric medicine—one that delivers faster diagnoses, personalized care, and transformative health outcomes.”
The Future of AI in Children’s Health Care
Despite AI’s rapid integration into adult health care, pediatric medicine has faced significant hurdles in adopting these technologies. The new Center at Mount Sinai is committed to overcoming these challenges, ensuring that children benefit from AI’s full potential in diagnostics, treatment, and overall health management.
With this initiative, Mount Sinai is taking a monumental step forward in the fight to improve children’s health, setting a new standard for AI-driven pediatric care nationwide.
