How Federated Learning Works Inside a Real Hospital: Insights from Ana Grönke, UKK
Ana Grönke, coordinator of the Data Integration Center at the University Hospital of Cologne (UKK), shares insights into one of UNICA’s most complex technical challenges: deploying federated agents within real hospital infrastructures.
She explains how differences in hospital information systems and strict data protection requirements make cross-border collaboration particularly demanding. Within UNICA, federated learning enables hospitals to collaborate on AI development while keeping all patient data securely on site.
At UKK, this work is carried out in close collaboration with the Radiology Department, supporting the development of AI-based tools for cancer diagnosis and contributing to improved patient care through secure, privacy-preserving research.