E191 ‘AI’s Impact on Global Pathology’ with Deciphex’s Donal O’Shea
Today's guest is Donal O'Shea, Chief Executive at Deciphex. Pathology is at the forefront of medical diagnostics, offering pivotal insights critical for patient treatment. Yet, in many parts of the world, there remains a stark shortage of pathologists, posing challenges to timely and accurate diagnoses. In this podcast, Donal shares his thrilling journey from academia to industry, where he has become a key player in utilising AI to enhance pathology services globally.
Topics include:
0:00 His journey from academia to corporate, pioneering digital pathology innovations
5:03 How Pathology analyzes tissue samples to diagnose diseases and recommend treatments
6:41 Why rising biopsy demand and fewer pathologists impact timely diagnoses
10:03 AI aiding pathologists by integrating data, improving diagnostics and efficiency
14:13 Facing challenges with data access, rarity and consent
17:36 Why datasets in healthcare lack examples for certain endpoints, limiting synthesis
19:18 Large AI models focus on high ROI applications, requiring specialized data
21:12 The business focus on global scale, with a strong international network
23:54 Focus on team-building, continuous growth and global commercialisation
27:48 Improving global healthcare, reducing diagnostic wait times with AI
AI Ireland with Mark Kelly
Join host Mark Kelly on the AI Ireland podcast as he explores the impactful applications of AI in both business and society.
Discover groundbreaking research, innovative technologies, and thought-provoking discussions on the ethical implications of AI.
Gain valuable insights into how AI is being applied to business and society, as Ireland drives positive change and fosters innovation in this dynamic podcast.
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- Latest episode: 2025-05-08
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