Why RISE?

• Researchers of under-represented origins (Africa, Latin America, South/South-East Asia, and the Middle East) who work in Medical Image Computing and Computer-Aided Interventions (MICCAI) are barely represented in the community (~2% at MICCAI 2020).
• Strengthen the presence of minority researchers from Low-to-Middle Income Countries (LMIC) in MICCAI.
• Build collaborative bridges across countries and co-develop international cutting-edge research projects in medicine with global outreach and impact.

Mission Statement

• Propel inclusiveness and geographic diversity within MICCAI,
• Strengthen the presence of minority researchers in LMICs,
• Empower MICCAI researchers in LMICs,
• Pave the way for future research stars in LMICs and under-represented communities,
• Build a strong research network across continents to reduce global disparities in health and imaging.