Episode 225: Dr Derrick Forchetti - Staying Curious And The Predictive Future Of Pathology

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: InVision from Cision Vision The Path to PathA Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club   South Bend Medical Foundation uses AI to predict colorectal cancer risks earlier   People of Pathology Podcast: Instagram