World’s leading minds and Nobel laureates unite in Dubrovnik for historic conference on AI in medicine

Global leaders in biomedical science and healthcare will gather on Croatia’s Adriatic coast in summer as “The 14th ISABS and Mayo Clinic Conference on Advances in the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Precision Medicine” heads to Dubrovnik, 15-19 June, 2026.

Organizers describe the meeting as one of the world’s most influential scientific forums, bringing together established investigators, clinician-scientists, and emerging researchers to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping modern medicine. The program will focus on practical and near-term uses of AI across biomedical research, diagnostics, and personalized care, as well as the infrastructure needed to translate algorithmic advances into safer, effective patient outcomes. http://www.isabs.net/

The conference is expected to draw more than 600 scientists and clinicians from recognized institutions, including Mayo Clinic, UPMC, Dartmouth College, Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University, MIT, Stanford University, Penn State University, and the U.S. National Institutes of Health, among others. Four Nobel Laureates are slated to participate, underscoring the event’s emphasis on high-impact science at the intersection of computation, genomics, molecular profiling, and clinical decision-making.

“Artificial intelligence is not just a tool; it represents a paradigm shift in medicine. By integrating AI with genomics, molecular profiling, and clinical data, we are unlocking unprecedented opportunities to predict disease, tailor therapies, and improve patient outcomes worldwide. This conference will set the stage for the next era of precision medicine,” said Prof. Dragan Primorac, president of the International Society for Applied Biological Sciences (ISABS).

The event is co-organized by Mayo Clinic and ISABS, with St. Catherine Specialty Hospital as a partner organization, and is supported by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Numerous esteemed institutions are providing strong support for this landmark event, including the Croatian National Tourist Board, the Croatian Medical Chamber, the Croatian Medical Association, the International Center for Applied Biological Research, the Institute for Anthropological Research, the Croatian Society for Human Genetics, and the Croatian Society for Personalized Medicine. The official conference journal is the Croatian Medical Journal.

Dubrovnik, a UNESCO-listed walled city known for its architecture, will provide the backdrop for sessions exploring both the promise and the challenges of AI adoption, including validation, clinical integration, and responsible use of health data.

ISABS said its conference series has served as a convening platform for applied biological sciences, spanning clinical medicine, personalized medicine, clinical, forensic and anthropological genetics, and biotechnology. Since the society’s inception, ISABS meetings have hosted more than 7,000 participants and 861 lecturers, including ten Nobel Laureates, representing over 85 countries.

Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit leader in clinical practice, education, and research, noted that it delivers whole-person care to patients worldwide. In 2022, the organization reported 7,300 physicians and residents supported by 66,000 allied health staff, caring for 1.3 million patients from 130 countries, while training nearly 500 medical students and 2,000 fellows and residents annually.

St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, based in Zagreb, is a JCI-accredited European center of excellence focused on personalized and regenerative medicine. The hospital serves as the official healthcare provider for the Croatian Olympic Committee, the Croatian Football Federation, and the World Taekwondo Federation, and acts as a teaching hospital for five medical schools.

Additional support comes from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, founded in 1948, a multidisciplinary professional organization with 6,500 members across the United States, Canada, and 70 other countries.

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