Digital Pathology and Artificial Intelligence
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Overview
Digital Pathology and Artificial Intelligence
Welcome
Why: The theme for the November 2019 workshop is applying artificial intelligence techniques to digital pathology images for cancer early detection. Pathology is critical for diagnosis and treatment decisions for many diseases, including cancer. The vast majority of cancer patients require a histological or cytological test for the initial diagnosis to be set. In some cases, pathologists examine a pre-cancerous condition with the aim of identifying the transition to cancer early, allowing for an intervention to take place, even before an invasive cancer is established.
There is currently a shortage of histopathologists and the workload is increasing. The diagnostic process could be aided by digital pathology and artificial intelligence (AI), improving turnaround times and diagnostic accuracy, provide data for further research and potentially pick up early signs of cancer which may otherwise be missed.
The goals of the workshop includes:
- Create interdisciplinary teams at the crossroads of pathology, cancer biology, and computational science to produce novel proposals for funding through CRUK and STFC
- Stimulate connections and new networks of early and mid-career investigators.
- Harness innovative computational approaches from outside of cancer research, and to direct these efforts towards cancer early detection.
- Develop tools with the potential to translate into a diagnostic and/or surveillance pathway, that can bridge pathology and imaging.
The workshop seeks to invite active researchers and educators in cancer biology, healthcare professionals, computer scientists, mathematicians and statisticians, engineers, physical scientists, and those working in the digital and technology space to address challenges in cancer early detection. Pre-workshop and post-workshop discussions via online forums are planned to seek broader community input.
The mentor team:
- Mark Arends (University of Edinburgh) – Co-director
- Nasir Rajpoot (University of Warwick) – Co-Director
- Pete Bankhead (University of Edinburgh)
- Clare Verrill (University of Oxford)
- Yinyin Yaun (Institute of Cancer Research)
Logistics Q&A
The face to face workshop will take place at the Royal College of Pathologists, 6 Alie Street, London, November 18-20, 2019.
We recommend making your way to London on Sunday, November 17th by standard class travel (please save your receipts for reimbursement!) Hotel rooms have been booked for all attendees at Motel One Tower Hill, a 5 minute walk from the College, checking in Sunday, November 17th and checking out Wednesday, November 20th.
We will start promptly at 9:00 on Monday and at 8:30 for days 2 and 3 of the sandpit.
Additional logistics information will be available on this site in the near future.
How to use this website
In preparation for the workshop, we would like you to do three things:
- Fill in your online profile.
- Add to the background reading section. Each of you brings a unique perspective to this challenge. What would you recommend for us all to read? Please add your suggestions to the comments box, at the bottom of the reading list page
- Take a moment to learn about your fellow participants.
What to bring?
Almost everything you will need to participate in the event will be provided. However, it is worth mentioning a couple of things:
- It will be useful to bring your computer or iPad. You will find it helpful for both accessing publications, and drafting research ideas later in the week.
- The venue has a pride of lions that will chase you around the lobby. You are advised to bring good athletic shoes, and a slow running partner.
What to wear?
Dress for creativity, rather than formality.
Link to the Call Document. https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/sites/default/files/digipathguidelines_final.pdf
This meeting is supported by CRUK and STFC.