The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Medicine: From Basic Methods to Clinical Practice

Mario Cannataro is Full Professor of Computer Engineering and Bioinformatics at the University “Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy. He directs the Data Analytics Research Center and chairs the Bioinformatics Laboratory, leading interdisciplinary research at the interface of computing and life sciences. His research interests include bioinformatics, medical informatics, artificial intelligence, data analytics, sentiment analysis, and parallel and distributed computing. Professor Cannataro is actively involved in the international bioinformatics community through editorial, conference, and professional service activities, including participation in scientific committees, workshop organization, and journal editorial boards. He has contributed extensively to research and innovation in computational biology and health informatics and has authored numerous scholarly publications and books. He also serves on regional and national bodies related to bioinformatics, telemedicine, medical informatics, and research ethics, supporting collaboration and advancement across these fields.