5 December 2024

Master’s students and PhD candidates: join the Una Europa Epilepsy Data Challenge! Collaborate across disciplines, apply your programming skills, and innovate in epilepsy research.

During the challenge, participants will use Machine Learning models to detect seizure events in data from over 200 epilepsy patients, based on a unique dataset from KU Leuven university hospitals. The challenge begins on 3 February with an online workshop, followed by the dataset release and regular Q&A sessions to support participants.

In April, a hybrid workshop will bring participants and Una Europa experts together to present and discuss findings. High-scoring participants may win a funded trip to Leuven for the workshop and results may be featured at the 2025 EMBC Conference in Copenhagen.

Who can join?

PhD candidates and master’s students at Leiden University are welcome to apply. Applications are especially welcome from candidates working in the field of biomedical engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, IT for health, or similar fields.

Participants will need basic programming skills. Experience with biomedical signals is an advantage. You will be expected to submit a pre-trained model, either in Python or Matlab.

Why participate?

This challenge offers a rare opportunity to work on a high-quality, real-world dataset, enabling you to contribute to reducing risks for patients. You will work alongside leading experts in neuroscience, machine learning, signal processing, and cognitive science – gaining international experience and expanding your network.