José Millet Roig, head of the EP Analytics-LAB research group at ITACA-UPV, has been elected Chairman-Elect of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Working Group on e-Cardiology, one of the leading international scientific organisations in the cardiovascular field.
The appointment recognises his expertise in the development and application of digital technologies in cardiology and reinforces the presence of engineering in a field traditionally led by clinical professionals.
In two years, when he takes over as Chair of the group, Professor Millet will become only the second engineer to lead it.
“The Working Group’s role is to help shape and generate knowledge and opinion on technology applied to cardiology and its impact on clinical practice. Furthermore, we promote international consortia and position papers that help guide the integration of new technologies”, explains José Millet.
For the ITACA-UPV researcher, his election also highlights the growing importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.
“Multidisciplinary collaboration between clinicians and engineers is essential. When both groups work together, the chances of translating technological advances into clinical practice increase significantly”, he emphasises.
Engineering, cardiology and artificial intelligence
José Millet’s research lies at the intersection of biomedical engineering, digital cardiology and artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on the clinical application of technological advances.
“At EP Analytics-LAB, we focus on the interpretation and analysis of intracardiac and non-invasive cardiac signals to improve our understanding of cardiovascular conditions. To achieve this, we work closely with clinical professionals through multidisciplinary teams and projects”, he explains.
In recent years, Millet has played an active role within the ESC’s e-Cardiology Working Group, taking part in initiatives that bring together cardiologists, engineers, data scientists, researchers and industry representatives, and which promote international cooperation and the transfer of technological advances to the healthcare sector.
“This responsibility is an opportunity to further strengthen collaboration between clinicians, engineers, data scientists and researchers, and to help ensure that emerging technologies can be effectively translated into better clinical practice and, ultimately, improved patient care”, concludes José Millet.
