Welcoming the First AI in Biomedicine Cohort

On 9 October 2026, the Elite Master’s Program AI in Biomedicine (AIBM) at the Technical University of Munich welcomed its first cohort of students with a dedicated welcome event at the Munich Data Science Institute. The gathering offered the new students an opportunity to learn more about the program, meet the people behind it, and connect with their future classmates.

Prof. Julia Schnabel (Chair of Computational Imaging and AI in Medicine) warmly welcomed the new students and highlighted the unique interdisciplinary approach that defines the AIBM program.

Building Connections from Day One

To encourage interaction from the very beginning, the event included several icebreaker activities and networking opportunities that helped students get to know one another in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The activities quickly sparked conversations, enabled participants to establish their first connections within the cohort, and promoted exchange among students and with the program team. Participants engaged enthusiastically and contributed to a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Afterwards, the AIBM Programs Office introduced the structure of AIBM, its faculty members, and key organizational aspects of the degree program. Students received information about the curriculum, examination regulations, the planned mentoring program, and opportunities for international experiences. The session was followed by an open Q&A, allowing students to ask questions and clarify organizational and academic matters.

The welcome event concluded with an informal get-together over coffee and cookies, with plenty of time for more further networking. For the inaugural AIBM cohort, the event marked the beginning of an exciting academic journey at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biomedicine.