Episode 227
Episode 225: Dr Derrick Forchetti - Staying Curious And The Predictive Future Of Pathology
March 30, 202641m 49s
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Show Notes
Today my guest is Dr Derrick Forchetti.
What we discuss with Dr Forchetti:
- Dr. Forchetti’s journey into pathology and the mentors who influenced his career
- Choosing hematopathology and the appeal of combining clinical and anatomic pathology
- Early interest in computers and how technology became part of his medical career
- The role of informatics in modern pathology practice
- Digital pathology and how it is changing workflows and diagnostics
- Why AI will augment pathologists rather than replace them
- Lessons from past technological advances like immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology
- Using AI and digital pathology for predictive analytics
- Research on predicting colon cancer risk in patients with tubular adenomas
- The concept of pathology evolving from a diagnostic field to a predictive field
- The importance of collaboration between physicians, engineers, and data scientists
- Advice for residents and pathologists interested in technology and informatics
- The importance of staying curious and being open to new technology
- How pathologists can help shape the future of AI in medicine
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
South Bend Medical Foundation uses AI to predict colorectal cancer risks earlier
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