CTIF Global Capsule Organization (CGC) and University of Sao Paulo (USP) continue to position themselves at the forefront of next-generation research, with their scientists selected to present pioneering work at the Nordic Conference on Digital Health and Wireless Solutions 2026, taking place on 16–17 June 2026 in Oulu, Finland, at the Kontinkangas Campus, University of Oulu.
A Strategic International Collaboration
After a rigorous peer-review process, the team’s research has been accepted for the conference program, underscoring its scientific relevance and innovation at the intersection of 6G networks, remote surgery, and AI-driven medical education.
This research represents a unique and high-impact collaboration between leading institutions across Europe and Brazil, bringing together expertise in telecommunications, cognitive wireless technologies, and advanced medical practice.
The contributing authors include
- Paulo Sergio Rufino Henrique, PhD researcher at CTIF Global Capsule, commissioning Editor at River Publishers and PhD Candidate at the University of Huddersfield
- Professor Ramjee Prasad, Founder of CTIF Global Capsule and co-supervisor
- Professor Pavlos Lazaridis, University of Huddersfield, PhD supervisor
From the medical and clinical domain
- Professor Ricardo Zugaib Abdalla, PhD in Surgery from the University of São Paulo (USP), Full Professor at the Department of Gastroenterology (HCFMUSP), and Medical Director of the Teaching, Research and Innovation Laboratory (LEPIC – HCFMUSP)
From the engineering and systems integration side at USP
- Wagner de Oliveira, PhD researcher at the University of São Paulo (USP)
- Marco Antonio, PhD researcher at the University of São Paulo (USP)
- Supervised by Professor Graça Bressan, from the University of São Paulo (USP)
Second CTIF–USP Collaboration Beyond 5G
This marks the second research collaboration between CTIF Global Capsule and the University of São Paulo (USP) in the field of beyond-5G and 6G technologies, further strengthening a transcontinental research axis between Europe and Latin America.
Advancing 6G for Healthcare Transformation
The accepted work introduces an innovative framework for 6G-enabled remote surgery and advanced medical education, leveraging:
- Ultra-low latency and ultra-reliable communications
- AI-driven surgical intelligence and training environments
- Integration of next-generation wireless infrastructure with real clinical systems
This research directly addresses the future of digital health ecosystems, where connectivity, intelligence, and precision medicine converge.
Why Oulu Matters
Oulu is one of the host cities for 6G research in Europe, a highly strategic position. Recognized globally as a testbed for 6G innovation and digital health, Oulu provides the ideal environment for showcasing technologies that require ultra-reliable, high-performance wireless infrastructures.
What Comes Next
The team will present their findings at the conference, and we’ll share additional technical insights, results, and developments afterwards.
We’ll keep you posted as this research progresses and helps shape the future of 6G-enabled healthcare and medical education.