Moscow’s Center for Diagnostics and Telemedicine is home to two award-winning employees, Yuri Vasilev and Alexander Borisov, who have received the Russian Quality Leader 2026 awards for their innovative work in diagnostic efficiency and artificial intelligence integration in medical imaging. Vasilev, the Center’s Medical Director, took home the Quality Director 2026 award, while Borisov, a researcher in the Department of Medical Informatics, Radiomics, and Radiogenomics, won in the Breakthrough of the Year category.
A national directive from the Russian President has led to the expansion of a diagnostic radiology management model, developed under Vasilev’s guidance, which has achieved an 88% reduction in radiology report preparation time. This model utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance reporting speed, diagnostic accuracy, and resource utilization, resulting in verified annual economic benefits of over RUB 301 million (US$3.3 million). By streamlining administrative tasks, medical professionals can now focus on patient interaction and complex clinical decisions.
Borisov’s award-winning project involved the development of an ensemble of seven convolutional neural networks, designed to automatically assess X-ray image quality. Integrated into Moscow’s Unified Radiological Information Service (URIS) and the Unified Medical Information and Analysis System (UMIAS), this technology can evaluate images in just 14 seconds, with an accuracy rate of over 95%.
“Our goal was to make X-ray quality control fast, accurate and suitable for everyday clinical practice. The algorithm assesses an image in 14 seconds, allowing the check to take place within the diagnostic workflow,” Borisov said. By identifying imaging problems early on, this technology helps reduce the likelihood of repeat examinations, ultimately improving patient care and streamlining clinical workflows.
The All-Russian Quality Leader competition, supported by federal ministries and government agencies, recognized 11 winners in 2026, including Vasilev and Borisov, for their contributions to national quality infrastructure, advanced management systems, and organizational efficiency. The Expert Council reviewed over 200 applications from more than 35 Russian regions, with the Supervisory Board selecting the winners. Notably, Vasilev has also contributed to the development of 42 national standards, including six GOST R standards, and holds 172 patents in Russia.
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