{"id":4109,"date":"2024-01-12T11:11:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T10:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valgrai.eu\/?p=4109"},"modified":"2024-01-12T11:16:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T10:16:28","slug":"iv-matinal-de-investigacion-de-valgrai-celebrating-excellence-in-artificial-intelligence-in-the-comunitat-valenciana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valgrai.eu\/en\/2024\/01\/12\/iv-matinal-de-investigacion-de-valgrai-celebrating-excellence-in-artificial-intelligence-in-the-comunitat-valenciana\/","title":{"rendered":"IV ValgrAI Morning Research Meeting &#8211; Celebrating Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in the Comunitat Valenciana"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-19\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"42830456-7998-4cfb-b787-e47b44720428\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Today has been a historic day for the scientific community of the Comunitat Valenciana and for the field of artificial intelligence in general. The IV Matinal de Investigaci\u00f3n de ValgrAI, held this morning, has been a showcase of innovation and a recognition of academic excellence, presenting the winning works of the <a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/valgrai.eu\/2023\/12\/19\/the-1st-valgrai-awards-celebrate-the-excellence-of-talent-in-artificial-intelligence-from-the-public-universities-of-valencia\/\">first ValgrAI Artificial Intelligence Awards of Comunitat Valenciana<\/a> for the best Master&#8217;s Thesis and Doctoral Thesis in Artificial Intelligence and related disciplines. This special event, conducted entirely online, highlighted the talent and effort of local researchers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Talks from the IV Matinal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>&#8220;Exploring multimodal foundation models to improve interaction for people with speech impairments&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Author<\/strong>: Isabel Ferri<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Award<\/strong>: Best Master&#8217;s Thesis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Summary<\/strong>: Isabel Ferri&#8217;s research addresses a crucial challenge: improving voice interaction technology for people with pronunciation difficulties, especially those affected by aphasia. Her innovative approach in adapting automatic speech recognition systems, complemented with the use of visual context, promises to revolutionize the human-computer interaction experience for this demographic group.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IV Matinal de Investigaci\u00f3n ValgrAI - Innovando en IA para la Comunicaci\u00f3n Inclusiva&quot;\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XfsjcK9peeM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>&#8220;Contributions of biomechanical modeling and machine learning to the automatic registration of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance and Transrectal Echography for prostate brachytherapy&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Author<\/strong>: \u00d3scar Jos\u00e9 Pellicer Valero<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Award:<\/strong> Best Doctoral Thesis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong> \u00d3scar Jos\u00e9 Pellicer Valero&#8217;s work represents a significant advancement in the medical field. His research focuses on prostate cancer, seeking to improve the efficiency and accuracy of diagnosis and treatment. Incorporating artificial intelligence, his work has led to notable improvements in automatic image segmentation, lesion detection, and biomechanical simulations, establishing a new standard in prostate cancer treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IV Matinal de Investigaci\u00f3n ValgrAI - Innovando en IA para la Salud\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g73h4H_ipuQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Impact and Repercussion of the Event<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The IV Matinal de Investigaci\u00f3n de ValgrAI has not only served to recognize the outstanding work of these researchers but has also strengthened the ties between researchers and students, highlighting the importance of artificial intelligence in various fields. The participation of these awardees not only honors their individual achievements but also emphasizes the role of the Comunitat Valenciana as a center of innovation in AI.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">These awards, and the event itself, reflect ValgrAI&#8217;s commitment to promoting cutting-edge research and the practical application of artificial intelligence.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The community has witnessed the capacity and potential of researchers from the Comunitat Valenciana, who continue to contribute significantly to scientific and technological progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Looking Towards the Future<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The ValgrAI Morning Research Meeting are expected to position themselves as key reference points for connecting researchers at all levels. These meetings not only highlight significant contributions in the field of artificial <\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">intelligence but also promote an enriching dialogue between professionals and researchers. With each edition, collaboration networks are strengthened, and new opportunities for future innovations are opened.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The next edition of the ValgrAI Morning Research Meeting is scheduled for <strong>February 2nd<\/strong>. This upcoming session promises to continue the tradition of exploring and celebrating the latest advances in artificial intelligence, providing a platform for new talents to present their work and for established experts to share their knowledge. 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