With over 20 years of experience in medical imaging and machine learning, Dr. Hacihaliloglu is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Radiology and Medicine at the University of British Columbia. Prior to joining UBC, he was a faculty member in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers University and held an adjunct position in Radiology at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Ilker Hacihaliloglu is also the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of PONS, a medical technology company transforming diagnostic imaging through AI-powered solutions for point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). His research is driven by a mission to advance clinically meaningful AI innovations across neurosurgery, liver disease, oncology, and lung health. Dr. Hacihaliloglu has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and has led major academic and industry collaborations across North America and Europe. He is recognized as a leading expert in AI-guided ultrasound, and his work is supported by the NIH, NSERC,and CFI. As CTO, Dr. Hacihaliloglu leads the development of patented image enhancement technologies and next-generation AI models for early-stage disease detection, with a focus on decentralized care and scalable imaging.

Authored by Ilker Hacihaliloglu

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The Best of Both Worlds: Academia and Entrepreneurship in Health Information Technologies, a Fireside Chat with Founders and Trailblazers

As the intersection of health care and technology continues to expand, the role of health information technologies (HIT) is ever more critical. The Health Information Technology Interest Group spoke on a panel on the intersection between HIT and innovation and offer practical challenges of implementing cutting-edge solutions in real-world health care settings.
Posted By John Doyle, Dr.P.H., M.P.H, Nicolle M. Gatto, Ph.D., M.P.H., CSO, Rich E. Gliklich, M.D., Ilker Hacihaliloglu, Stan Kachnowski, Ph.D., M.P.A., Paul A. Keown, MD, DSc, MBA, FACP, FASN, FAST, FRCP, FRCPC, FRCPath, FRSC, FRSB, Kelly H. Zou, Ph.D., PStat®
Topics Delivering Better Care Using Health Data Analytic Tools