Thelion.ai is an innovative and independent collective of programmers, lecturers, startup founders, and researchers focused on advancing healthcare through artificial intelligence. Originally founded at Gdańsk University of Technology, we now span multiple universities and have grown into a thriving global community of over 70 talented individuals. Our mission is to develop AI-driven solutions that make a tangible impact on healthcare, improving patient outcomes and enhancing medical research.

We specialize in cutting-edge technologies like medical image processing, natural language processing, and healthcare data analysis, delivering solutions that are as diverse as the challenges facing modern medicine. Whether you’re a medical professional seeking advanced AI tools or an organization looking for tailored healthcare solutions, thelion.ai has the expertise to bring innovative ideas to life. Our projects range from open-source initiatives that promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing, to commercial applications designed to meet the specific needs of healthcare providers and researchers.

A closer look at thelion.ai.

Barbara Klaudel

A seasoned AI researcher and data scientist recognized as one of Forbes' 25 under 25 young innovators in Poland. With over 5 years of expertise, she spearheaded the development of the UMIE datasets, creating the world's largest collection of radiological imaging with 1 million annotated medical images. Barbara's innovative work in healthcare technology earned her a place among the Leaders in Healthcare by the Lesław Paga Foundation and secured her team the EIT Digital Venture Final Prize as one of Europe's 28 most innovative early-stage startups. Her significant projects include the Universal Medical Image Encoder (UMIE) and a risk calculator for catheter-induced coronary artery and aortic dissections, which is currently implemented in two hospitals. As a respected voice in the field, Barbara has conducted over 50 lectures and workshops on AI, reaching more than 300 attendees and speaking at numerous international conferences including AAAI, EACL, and the European Congress of Radiology.

Aleksander Obuchowski

An experienced AI team leader and engineer recognized as one of Forbes' 25 under 25 young innovators in Poland. As the Head of AI at MediaPress and former AI Research Lead at talkie.ai, he has experience in managing large-scale AI projects and teams, driving advancements in NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics. His, significant projects include Chattum, an open-source platform for creating chatbots and LLM workflows, and Eskulap - the first Polism medical LLM. His contributions to the field have been recognized in multiple publications, and presented on conferences such as AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence. As a member of The Working Group on Artificial Intelligence (GRAI) established under the Ministry of Digital Affairs, Aleksander continues to shape the future of AI applications in Poland, bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and practical implementation in both private and public sectors.