Dr. Liron Pantanowitz, Chair of the Department of Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh and a Professor of Pathology speaks with CPACE podcast host Jordan Gass-Pooré about Pitt’s new Computational Pathology and AI Center of Excellence and the center’s mission and work engaging and serving students and academic and industry partners. Liron and Jordan broaden their discussion to also touch on laboratory medicine, artificial intelligence and machine learning, clinical workflows, data reuse, synthetic data and the world of AI applied to pathology.

Welcome to the CPACE Podcast Series 

At the heart of CPACE at the University of Pittsburgh is our commitment to revolutionizing pathology and laboratory medicine through the innovative application of artificial intelligence (AI). Our CPACE podcast series is designed to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI technologies and their practical implementation in clinical practice and research. As a key initiative of the CPACE, this podcast mainly aims to engage healthcare professionals, researchers, and technology enthusiasts in insightful discussions about the latest advancements in AI-driven strategies in pathology, healthcare, and in medicine.  

Under the leadership of Ahmad P. Tafti, Liron Pantanowitz, and Hooman Rashidi, the CPACE Podcast serves as a solid and dynamic platform to explore how safe, responsible, fair, and explainable AI can transform disease detection, enhance personalized treatment plans, and ultimately improve patient care and clinical outcomes. Our mission is to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation while establishing robust ethical and regulatory practices that set a global benchmark of AI implementation in healthcare.  

Join us as we delve into the practical applications of AI in medicine, highlight groundbreaking research, and discuss strategies to overcome challenges in AI integration. Together, we strive to advance the field, inspire new solutions, and enhance the future of healthcare.