Reinforcing Inclusiveness & diverSity and Empowering MICCAI in Low-to-Middle Income Countries 

Why RISE? 

• Researchers of under-represented origins (Africa, Latin America, South/South-East Asian, and Middle-East) who work in the field of Medical Image Computing and Computer-Aided Interventions (MICCAI) are barely represented in the community (~around 2% participation to MICCAI 2020). 
• Strengthen the presence of minority researchers from Low-to-Middle Income Countries (LMIC) in MICCAI.
• Build collaborative bridges across countries and co-develop international cutting-edge research projects in medicine with a wider global outreach and impact. 

Mission Statement

1. Propel inclusiveness and geographic diversity within MICCAI,
2. Strengthen the presence of minority researchers in Low-to-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) at MICCAI,
3. Empower MICCAI researchers in LMICs,
4. Pave the way for future research stars to rise in LMICs and under-represented communities, and
5. Build a strong research network within LMICs as well as across continents and different parties to help reduce global disparities in health and imaging.

Become a RISE Member

Become a member of the RISE network to Reinforce Inclusiveness & diverSity and Empower minority researchers in Low-Middle Income Countries (LMIC) by filling out the following form:

 RISE member form

Benefits:

 Industry Liaison: Charles Delahunt, Global Health Labs