Coordination team
Vasilis Charisis
Signal Processing & Biomedical Technology Unit (SPBTU) – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Position
Principal researcher focusing on the development of digital biomarkers and their translation into healthcare tools and interventions.
What is your role in iPROLEPSIS?
Scientific and Technical Coordinator.
What are your main activities in the project?
I manage the project's day-to-day operations and scientific coherence, driving the timely delivery of outcomes. Our team (SPBTU) is pioneering the use of AI and digital biomarkers from everyday smart devices to create predictive models for PsA symptoms. We are also developing a dedicated mobile app that supports patients by improving sleep patterns using binaural beat technology.
What is your motivation?
My motivation is rooted in a long-standing commitment to improving chronic disease management through accessible, non-invasive technology. In iPROLEPSIS, I am driven to apply advanced AI and biomedical engineering principles to address the significant challenges faced by PsA patients. We aim to create tangible, personalized digital tools that not only predict disease flares early but actively enhance patients' quality of life, ensuring our cutting-edge research delivers real clinical benefits.