Dr. Tim Cogan discussed how he and his team use AI to flight breast cancer by making the screening process cheaper, faster and more accurate.


 

 

Show Notes

[04:53]  Tim explained how AI working together with radiologists can result in quicker turnaround time for screening.
[05:55]  The key differentiation of Medcognetics was discussed.  One thing that set the company apart is its partnership around the world. (data representing different races, ethnicities and demographics)
[08:30]  Tim explained the business/revenue model of Medcognetics.
[09:23]  Discussion on feedback from the medical community/radiologists
[11:43]  Continued discussion on the role of AI in medicine and how they can help (but not replace) physicians
[14:19]  Tim shared his view on current regulation on AI.
[18:02]  Continued discussion on AI regulation and the importance of not creating disparities between different groups of people.
[21:06]  Tim shared Medcognetics’ plan on funding and expansion.
[23:03]  Tim discussed the rationale and motivation behind his books on data science for the younger audience.

 

Books Mentioned in this Episode

Dune by Frank Herbert

https://www.amazon.com/Dune-Frank-Herbert/dp/0441172717

 

The Martian by Andy Weir

https://www.amazon.com/Martian-Novel-Andy-Weir/dp/0804139024

 

Data Science for Babies by Tim Cogan

https://www.amazon.com/Data-Science-Babies-Cookie-Books-ebook/dp/B0BG6G3DCV

 

 

 

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