What if the device that digitizes your cancer biopsy cost under $5,000 instead of $200,000? In this episode of _AI Meets MedTech_, host Anna Nesterova talks with Michael, a UCLA PhD researcher and founder, about the portable AI-enhanced microscope scanner he built for pathology.They cover:

• Why most biopsies still aren't digitized, and why that holds back AI in pathology
  
• How continuous scanning with deep learning replaces expensive scanner mechanics
  
• A live demo of a cloud portal for remote, shared slide review
  
• What this could mean for rapid on-site evaluation, surgical margins and faster results for patients
  
• Whether AI will replace pathologists, and why Michael says no
  
• A blitz round on startups, microscopes and what AI will never replace
  

The device is currently research use only. Find Michael at scanamus.ai and on LinkedIn.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to AI in MedTech
  
• 00:48 Michael Fanus's Journey and Motivation
  
• 04:04 The Unique Microscope Technology
  
• 09:57 Challenges in Pathology and Digitization
  
• 16:04 Real-Time Scanning and Pathologist Interaction
  
• 21:55 Future of Pathology and AI Integration
  
• 27:55 Vision for Patient Diagnosis and Treatment
  
• 33:55 Final Thoughts on AI and Pathology

In this episode of AI Meets MedTech, Urs Anliker discusses the evolving landscape of AI in healthcare, particularly focusing on digital biomarkers and their potential to transform patient care. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration between technology developers and healthcare professionals to create meaningful value in AI applications.

We also discussed the MedTech Meets AI Conference in Barcelona.

Chapters

• 00:00 AI in MedTech: A New Era
• 04:28 Digital Biomarkers: Transforming Healthcare
• 10:45 AI's Role in Home Healthcare Devices
• 14:39 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Development
• 18:28 Successful Implementations of AI in Healthcare
• 22:16 Collaboration for Value Creation in AI

Could AI eventually outperform human surgeons and what would that mean for patients and the future of medicine? Dr. Amir Nasir, an optical engineer turned board-certified plastic surgeon, shares his perspective on the promise and risks of AI in healthcare.We discuss patient safety, autonomous surgery, the role of human compassion, and why hospitals should listen to frontline staff before adopting new technology. Dr. Nasir also explains the ideas behind his dystopian novel, The Last Surgeon, and how his company, Clinical Preflight, evaluates healthcare products in real-world clinical settings.