The complete digitalization of the healthcare sector has been a priority on the agendas of key players in the healthcare industry in recent years. This process of digital transformation across all autonomous communities introduces new challenges, especially in terms of data management, a crucial aspect to harness the advantages that new technologies can offer to healthcare systems in terms of quality of response. In this context, the event “Genomics and Precision Medicine in Spain: Present and Future” was held, organized by Bamberg Health with the support of Pure Storage.
Precision medicine, in particular, has been greatly favored by technological advancements such as next-generation DNA sequencing, artificial intelligence, and big data analysis. However, one of the main challenges is managing the enormous volume of data generated by these processes. These data not only need to be stored but also in an efficient and sustainable manner from an energy perspective.
Therefore, decision-makers face the dual challenge of improving healthcare services while developing a robust infrastructure capable of supporting the storage, processing, and security needs of information. The successful implementation of such systems will not only enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of medical treatments offered but also mark a significant advancement in the way healthcare services are managed at a national level.
Throughout the day, the current state of genomics and personalized precision medicine in Galicia was also presented by Ángel Carracedo, Director of the Galician Public Foundation of Genomic Medicine (SERGAS), and success stories of national and international implementations of personalized medicine were shared by Adela de Toledo, General Director of Pure Storage.
“We cannot allow the transformative impact that the application of artificial intelligence in areas such as medical imaging and pathology can have to be delayed by obsolete technology. By eliminating data silos and adopting a consolidated high-performance storage platform, healthcare professionals will be able to access and analyze data more easily. This will be reflected in making better decisions for current healthcare needs. Having the right infrastructure for the workloads required by artificial intelligence can improve understanding of diseases and offer a better patient experience by accelerating diagnoses and treatments,” declared Adela de Toledo.
In the session “Transforming Digital Health: Needs of Precision and Personalized Medicine,” experts focused on the main issues to be resolved if a system that truly places the patient at the center is to be achieved. The available tools, utilizing artificial intelligence and other technologies, provide healthcare professionals with the ability to shorten response times in diagnosis and treatment, improving the patient experience as they navigate through the healthcare system. This, which is a clear benefit, brings fundamental points to consider, such as the increase in data collection and usage that will impact energy consumption and require stable and secure infrastructure. The experts agreed, security is one of the most important aspects to consider when planning the digital transformation of their institutions as it is the industry most targeted by cybercriminals. The sensitivity of the information used to enhance service response has become the perfect target.