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EPISODE · Nov 21, 2024 · 28 MIN

Revolutionizing Cancer Care: Flatiron Health's AI-Driven Approach to Personalized Medicine

from What's Up with Tech? · host Evan Kirstel

Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] if the power to transform healthcare lay in the very data we've been collecting all along? Join us for an illuminating conversation with Will Shapiro, the Chief of AI and Data Science at Flatiron Health, as he shares his remarkable journey from music recommendation systems to the vanguard of personalized medicine. Will unpacks how Flatiron Health is reshaping cancer research and patient care through machine learning and an unwavering focus on personalization. By tapping into vast amounts of patient data, the company aims to enhance cancer care by learning from each patient's experience, offering insights into his inspiring career path that underscores a commitment to change through technology.Explore the transformative role of AI in healthcare, particularly when leveraging real-world data to surpass traditional clinical trial limitations. This wealth of information provides a more nuanced understanding of patient populations, allowing for personalized medicine that considers diverse elements like comorbidities and lifestyle. Throughout our discussion, we stress the importance of validating AI models to navigate challenges like model hallucination and highlight the critical value of data privacy and consent. Will shares how AI is making strides in cancer care by identifying suitable candidates for clinical trials, effectively broadening access to pioneering treatments.As our conversation unfolds, we delve into the significance of collaboration in healthcare AI, spotlighting strategic partnerships with leading tech companies and academic institutions. Will expresses his enthusiasm for the potential of large language models in revolutionizing data extraction from unstructured documents. We also debate the merits of specialized healthcare-trained models versus using general models, as well as the exciting prospects of emerging technologies like agentic design and digital twins.Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AICan't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showMore at https://linktr.ee/EvanKirstel

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