In the right hands, AI is going to save lives.

In this episode of The Medical Collective Podcast, host Dr. Keisha Davis, M.D. takes you inside the evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) and cancer diagnostics. With advancements in spatial biology, 3D tumor mapping, and digital pathology, AI is transforming how cancers are diagnosed, staged, and treated.

We explore:

• How spatial biology enables personalized treatment strategies
• The rise of whole-slide digital imaging and FDA-approved systems like Philips IntelliSite and Roche’s Digital Pathology Suite
• The role of telepathology and why adoption rates vary between academic and private practices
• How AI is augmenting pathologists, not replacing them, with tools like HALO-AP
• Global adoption and ethical concerns about AI in diagnostics

Dr. Davis also shares real-world insights from her experience as a pathologist and reflects on what this all means for the future of diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.

Key Insights & Takeaways

• Spatial Biology & 3D Mapping: How molecular-level mapping of tumors enables precision treatment
• Digital Pathology Goes Mainstream: FDA-approved whole-slide imaging systems are paving the way for faster, more accurate diagnoses
• Telepathology & Workflow Changes: Remote slide analysis and how this is shifting lab practices
• AI vs. Human Pathologists: Why AI is a tool to enhance, not replace, medical judgment
• Global Perspectives: How international labs are embracing AI compared to the U.S., and what that means ethically and economically

Helpful Resources

• Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution
  https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/resources/landing/intellisite
• Roche Digital Pathology Solutions
  https://diagnostics.roche.com/global/en/products/systems/digital-pathology.html
• HALO-AP by Indica Labs
  https://indicalab.com/halo-ap/
• College of American Pathologists (CAP) Digital Pathology Resources
  https://www.cap.org/digital-pathology
• Spatial Biology Overview (Nature)
  https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-03707-3

Connect With Us

Host: Dr. Keisha Davis, M.D.

https://drkeishadavis.komi.io

The Medical Collective Podcast

https://themedicalcollective.komi.io

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