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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Is this a real polyp, or a fake one? Test your knowledge at www.thispolypdoesnotexist.com and read the accompanying scientific paper. thieme-connect.com/products/ejo...

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United European Gastroenterology @myueg.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Reducing digestive cancer mortality starts even before treatment – with stronger prevention and screening. Hear from Thomas Seufferlein from ESDO on the key actions needed to move digestive cancer prevention forward 👉 bit.ly/4mYFleR #DigestiveHealthMonth #EUNewsline

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Seit 2001 lese ich @heise.de - umso besonderer war es, dort einen Artikel über unsere neue Studie zu lesen. Besonders gefreut hat mich, dass er von Chefredakteur @doczet.bsky.social stammt. @uni-wuerzburg.de #UniklinikWürzburg

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heiseonline @heise.de · 08/04/2026

Eine randomisierte Studie in deutschen Privatpraxen zeigt: KI-gestützte Polyperkennung verbessert die Adenomdetektionsrate erfahrener Gastroenterologen nicht. #Künstliche Intelligenz

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Koloskopie-Studie: KI-Polyperkennung hilft erfahrenen Ärzten kaum

Eine randomisierte Studie in deutschen Privatpraxen zeigt: KI-gestützte Polyperkennung verbessert die Adenomdetektionsrate erfahrener Gastroenterologen nicht.

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

After years of work, our paper is now out in npj Digital Medicine: we developed an AI for polyp detection and tested it in a randomized clinical study in GI practices. www.nature.com/articles/s41... The software is freely available via our lab website. #AI #Gastroenterology #DigitalHealth

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

🚀 Try our OPTESK VR endoscopy simulator for upper GI procedures at #DGEBV2026 and join our study. 📍 Booth 14 (InExEn), Leipzig 📅 March 25–27, 2026 Help shape the future of endoscopy training. Thanks to #UKW and #BMFTR Funding code: 03LW0696

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United European Gastroenterology @myueg.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

📅 March is Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month! #CRC is the second most common cancer in Europe. This month, join us in raising awareness, promoting prevention, and supporting early detection. Read CRC Manifesto & learn more 👉 bit.ly/4qWPxVD #EUNewsline @esge-news.bsky.social

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United European Gastroenterology @myueg.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🌍 On #WorldCancerDay, we highlight the critical role of early detection and effective screening in preventing digestive cancers. As reaffirmed by UEG President @joostphdrenth.bsky.social, progress is possible when science, policy, and healthcare systems work together. 🤝 #EUNewsline

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United European Gastroenterology @myueg.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

A huge thank you to all the Public Affairs Group (PAG) members who joined us yesterday at UEG Headquarters in Vienna for the first PAG meeting of 2026. We truly appreciate your engagement, valuable insights and continued commitment to advancing digestive health in Europe. 🌍

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

What a day in Vienna! It was an honor to chair today's meeting of the @myueg.bsky.social Public Affairs Group. I am grateful for the energy and strong suggestions from all participants & I look forward to translating these ideas into concrete actions to promote digestive health #EUNewsline

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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

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United European Gastroenterology @myueg.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

UEG’s kick-off Council meeting brought members together in the Vienna Woods for a forward-looking exchange. 🌿 Newly elected members joined the team, strengthening collaboration, shared purpose, and the diverse spirit of UEG as a European GI federation. 🌍

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Thrilled to be part of the UEG Council Meeting today! UEG is an incredibly vibrant community bringing together experts from across all fields of gastroenterology. Really excited for the opportunities ahead! @myueg.bsky.social

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Really proud of the InExEn team! This year, we were able to present 10 abstracts at our national gastroenterology congress (#Viszeralmedizin): #AI, #endoscopy, #digital #trainingtools, #gamification , #nutrition for #cancer #patients - together, we can push the boundaries of modern medicine. #DGVS

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Animal-free endoscopy simulation: our #BMFTR funded project advances #3R (Replace, Reduce, Refine) with #VR #endoscopy training. #WI3R #EthicalResearch #AnimalTestingAlternatives (Funding code 03LW0696) www.ukw.de/en/inexen/vr... Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

💡 Animal-free endoscopy training – the future is immersive. 🚀 With our new project #OPTESK, we’re entering a new era of VR-based endoscopy training 🔎 Simulating emergencies like bleeding and perforation 🙏 Thanks to #BMFTR for supporting us. 🔗 Learn more: www.ukw.de/en/inexen/vr... #Endoscopy #VR

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United European Gastroenterology @myueg.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

New press release out now 📢 As #obesity and digestive diseases rise across Europe, #prevention remains underfunded - and voluntary measures are not enough. Read the key takeaways from our recent EU Parliament event 👉 ueg.eu/a/372 #PublicHealth #EUHealth #DigestiveHealth

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United European Gastroenterology @myueg.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

A heartfelt thank you to all who joined today’s #EuropeanParliament event: “Connecting the Dots: Obesity, Digestive Diseases & Cancers.” 🌍 Powerful insights & a clear call for collaboration shaped this vital discussion. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🤝 #EUHealth

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United European Gastroenterology @myueg.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

🎙️ Live now: “Connecting the dots: Obesity, digestive diseases & cancers” panel at the #EuropeanParliament. MEPs, experts & patient reps are sharing key insights on advancing EU #PublicHealth policy. From stigma to environment, it’s clear: We need a coordinated approach to prevent #NCDs.

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United European Gastroenterology @myueg.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Join us tomorrow in Freiburg for the 10th German-Romanian Symposium for Gastroenterology! 🔹 09:10 – The changing landscape in AIH, PSC, PBC | Martina Mueller-Schilling 🔹 17:50 – Artificial intelligence for real-time polyp differentiation | @alexsworking.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4koXpwz

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United European Gastroenterology @myueg.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

The link between obesity and digestive cancers is clear – now, it’s time for action. 🇪🇺 Join us on 5 June at #EUParliament as we come together to shape the path to a healthier future. 🕛 There's only a few spaces left - register before 26 May at noon: bit.ly/3EIlu1H

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United European Gastroenterology @myueg.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

🗓️ Just a few spots left for our #EUParliament multi-stakeholder event! Join us on 5 June as experts, policymakers and advocates shine a light on the intersection of obesity, digestive diseases and cancer. Register today to attend: bit.ly/3EIlu1H #DigestiveHealthMonth

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heiseonline @heise.de · 15/05/2025

Digitale Methoden spielen auch in der Gastroenterologie eine Rolle. Was möglich ist und wo die Grenzen liegen, darüber haben wir mit Professor Hann gesprochen. #Künstliche Intelligenz

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eHealth: Coden und KI in der Gastroenterologie und wo der Durchbruch noch fehlt

Digitale Methoden spielen auch in der Gastroenterologie eine Rolle. Was möglich ist und wo die Grenzen liegen, darüber haben wir mit Professor Hann gesprochen.

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United European Gastroenterology @myueg.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

🔑 Tackling childhood obesity is key to preventing future health issues. 🇪🇺 On 5 June, leading digestive health experts and policymakers will meet at #EUParliament to shape solutions for a healthier future. Limited spots available - secure yours now: bit.ly/3EIlu1H

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

The research work group #InExEn is growing! I am very happy to welcome 7 new members since Feb 2025! Through interdisciplinary work of software developers, game designers, engineers and physicians, we can improve digestive health and help our patients. www.ukw.de/en/inexen/ho...

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

If you are skilled with #LLM and enjoy creating and maintaining web-based applications with #Angular and #Python, you should apply for a position in our interdisciplinary research team #InExEn at the University Hospital Würzburg, Germany karriere.ukw.de/en/jobs/1106...

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

AI for colorectal cancer prevention – 5 years of experience in research and patient care at the University Hospital Würzburg. Grateful for the opportunity to present this new technology on such a big stage at #DMEA2025 in #Berlin @uni-wuerzburg.de

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Hope to see you all in #Barcelona at the @esge-news.bsky.social Days Simulator Rally. We present our #VR Endoscopy Simulator #ViGaTu in #Booth71 With me is our #AI expert @p-sodmann.bsky.social So, we will also present our newest projects from www.ukw.de/en/inexen/ho... for the next four years.

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

We are delighted to have been invited to present our #AI projects and the #VR simulator ViGaTu at the Digital Health Innovation Forum of the @hpi.bsky.social Thanks to #DGVS #JUGA !! Really impressive event by Ariel Stern and Lothar Wieler

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Presenting a digital tool to detect & count adenomas in #FAP patients during #colonoscopy. Using real-time eye-tracking & AI-based voice recognition for data annotation. #UKW #UKB # #academicsky 🧪 #AI Thanks to #WilhelmSanderStiftung for the funding!

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Together against taste disturbances in cancer therapies! One symptom, many sufferers and few countermeasures. The kick-off meeting for the #BZKF funded #Gustabor project took place today. Members of the three university hospitals #UKW #UKR and @lmu-klinikum.bsky.social were represented.

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United European Gastroenterology @myueg.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

#CRC incidence and mortality are rising across UEG member countries.📈 Tobacco, alcohol & obesity fuel this concerning trend, emphasizing the urgent need for stronger prevention measures. 📢 Read our policy asks: bit.ly/49Hhvwf Learn more 👉 bit.ly/42AVcIq #EUNewsline #ECCAM25

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

If you know what’s wrong with this picture, you should apply for a job as a Hardware Engineer in our working group karriere.ukw.de/en/p/wissens...

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

If you can do this then you should consider applying for a position in our working group karriere.ukw.de/en/p/wissens... Video Source: Kun Qian @gamedeveloper.bsky.social @gamedevlist.bsky.social

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Enrique de-Madaria @demadaria.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Alex Hann talks about simulations and technology for GI learning during #UEGverse educational meeting in Vienna @myueg.bsky.social @alexsworking.bsky.social

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United European Gastroenterology @myueg.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

The 'UEGverse – Shaping the Future of UEG Education' has just kicked off in Vienna! Today & tomorrow, the Education Committee, Council members, & leading experts are coming together in interactive workshops to explore innovative approaches & advance GI training for the future. #myUEGcommunity

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Giovanni Marchegiani, MD PhD @gio-marchegiani.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Live from the @myueg.bsky.social UEGVERSE 2025 🌈 How will the future of education in GI be?! 🇪🇺

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Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg @uni-wuerzburg.de · 10/01/2025

Sometimes the grass is indeed greener – and the sky is blue! We are ending activities on X and joining bluesky. ➡️https://go.uniwue.de/exit ➡️https://idw-online.de/de/news845520

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Informationsdienst Wissenschaft - idw @idw-online.de · 03/12/2024

Mit der auf #KI basierenden Plattform Gustabor wollen die bayer. Unikliniken maßgeschneiderte Ernährungsempfehlungen für Krebspatient*innen mit Geschmacksstörungen entwickeln, Projektleitung @Uniklinikum_Wue @alexsworking Förderung @bzkf_b... weiterlesen

Partnerinnen und Partner im Gustabor-Projekt, hinten links auf dem Monitor Dr. Sophie Scholsser-Hupf (UKR) und rechts Dr. Nicole Erickson (LMU), vorne das Team am UKW v.l.n.r. Constanze Wolz, Dr. Anna Fleischer, Prof. Dr. Alexander Hann, Philipp Sodmann. - Copyright UKW

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Freue mich sehr über die Pressemitteilung zu unserem neusten KI Projekt.

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

I am pleased that our paper on #AI -based determination of the Hill classification has been published in the UEGJournal. I am particularly pleased that this work was carried out in close collaboration between #visceral_surgery and #gastroenterology. doi.org/10.1002/ueg2...

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

How do I successfully manage an endoscopy unit? This question is addressed by the German gastroenterology society ( #DGVS ) in its new training series. Happy to be invited to give two lectures on #AI -based #reporting in #endoscopy. In the famous Harnack-House by @maxplanck.de

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Grateful for the beautiful image film about the #InExEn working group by the Forschung Hilft Foundation and TV Mainfranken, Daniel Waidelich and Nidal Al-Hariri at University Hospital Würzburg www.ukw.de/inexen

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

A great editorial by @joostphdrenth.bsky.social who we got to know as an incredibly active representative of UEGJ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... Reading his posts is one of my favorite memories on social media

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UEG Journal and Impact on Clinical Practice

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Alexander Hann @alexsworking.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

The research group #InExEn is looking for a Bioinformatician/Software Engineer. Your job will be to focus on colorectal cancer screening in patients with known FAP, using a combination of eye-tracking and artificial intelligence. karriere.ukw.de/en/p/wissens... #AI #GastroSky

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