The Missing Data That Could Change Oncology with Dr. Caroline Chung

Until now, our understanding of oncology has largely been built on universal standards. But what if those standards only tell part of the story? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Caroline Chung, Co-Director of the Institute for Data Science in Oncology. Caroline leads one of the world's largest cancer data infrastructures while continuing to care for patients, giving her a unique perspective on how data, AI, and clinical practice intersect. We explore what led her from the clinic into building data infrastructure, why she became passionate about metadata long before AI was on most people’s radar, and how advances in unstructured data are changing what's possible. We also discuss ambient documentation and the clinical details that are often lost during patient conversations, and why capturing those missing pieces could fundamentally change cancer research and care. If you're interested in the future of AI, data, and decision-making in oncology, this conversation explores how capturing the right information may be just as important as how we analyze it. Covered in this episode: What led Dr. Caroline Chung to build the data infrastructure for one of the largest cancer centers in the world. The evolving role of metadata in the age of AI. Choosing the right metrics for different use cases. Why some AI implementations succeed while others struggle. What may be getting lost during conversations between clinicians and patients. If you got value from this episode of Beyond the Chart, subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you don’t miss the next one. LEARN MORE DeepScribe - https://www.deepscribe.ai/ CONNECT Dr. Caroline Chung on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chung-caroline/ Matthew Ko on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/komatthew/ LISTEN Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6IQlU4UeNKLLM4Y1lPTaOV?si=33679e9eb2294adf Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-chart-exploring-the-ai-frontier-for-oncology/id1832485207 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@deepscribeinc.5623