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Pierre Moulin1, Katrien Grünberg2, Erio Barale-Thomas3
1Preclinical Safety, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Basel, Switzerland.
Toxicologic Pathology
|February 11, 2021
Summary
The BIGPICTURE project aims to create a European AI-powered pathology platform for digital transformation. This ethically compliant, quality-controlled whole slide imaging platform will foster collaboration among researchers, developers, and patients.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Health
Background:
- Addressing challenges in AI development, validation, and adoption within pathology.
- Formation of a consortium including academics, small enterprises, and pharmaceutical companies.
- Proposal of the BIGPICTURE project to the Innovative Medicines Initiative.
Discussion:
- Establishing the first European, ethically compliant, quality-controlled whole slide imaging platform.
- Integrating large-scale data and AI algorithms for pathology.
- Facilitating the digital transformation of pathology.
Key Insights:
- A community model for sustainability and inclusivity.
- Connecting pathologists, researchers, AI developers, patients, and industry.
- Creating value and reciprocity through shared use.
Outlook:
- Catalyzing widespread adoption of AI in pathology.
- Ensuring sustainable and ethical AI implementation in healthcare.
- Advancing the future of diagnostic pathology through collaborative innovation.
