Anyone can use AI for speed. We use AI to increase quality — with precision, responsibility and control.
AI adoption is accelerating across research and clinical environments. What remains scarce is structured application, epistemic rigor and human oversight.
Programs
Our programs are modular, adaptable and built around real institutional workflows.
Our work is not theoretical. It is built on real workshops, real institutional constraints and real implementation challenges. We compose with human agency and conduct with human expertise — the LLM executes.
Who We Work With
Research InstitutesUniversity HospitalsGraduate SchoolsCareer ProgramsSMEs
Our expertise is rooted in scientific and clinical environments — and applicable to any knowledge-intensive organization.
244
Workshops Delivered
8,140
Participants Trained
€6.7M
Research Funding
2
Research Labs Led
Founded by Prof. Dr. Daniel Mertens. In collaboration with associated trainers and specialists.
The Knowledge Tribe
EmpowerPeopleAI is a growing network of researchers, clinicians and AI practitioners committed to responsible and controlled AI use.
Core Team
Prof. Dr. Daniel Mertens
Founder & Lead Trainer
Research group leader at DKFZ Heidelberg and University Hospital Ulm. 244 AI workshops delivered.
Francisca Rosa-Mende
Organization & EU Projects
Project coordination and European research initiatives.
Lara Ünsever
AI Engineering & Implementation
Codes and implements interactive, data-secure LLM applications.
Associated Trainers
Dr. Irina Idler
Coding & Regulatory Compliance
Expert on coding with AI and regulatory compliance.
Research integrity and practical implementation of AI tools across the research cycle. Bridges the potential of AI with principles of good scientific practice and ethical considerations in diverse contexts.