Francisco G. LaRosa, MD, FCAP, presented “The Future of AI in Pathologic Evaluation of Prostate Cancer” during the 34th International Prostate Cancer Update on February 12, 2024, in Vail, Colorado.
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How to cite: LaRosa, Francisco G. “The Future of AI in Pathologic Evaluation of Prostate Cancer.” February 2024. Accessed Jul 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/the-future-of-ai-in-pathologic-evaluation-of-prostate-cancer/
The Future of AI in Pathologic Evaluation of Prostate Cancer – Summary
Francisco G. LaRosa, MD, FCAP, explores possible applications for artificial intelligence (AI) in prostate cancer detection and treatment. He begins by outlining the potential benefits of AI in prostate cancer evaluation.
Dr. LaRosa then discusses the technological innovations which allowed AI to be incorporated as a tool in prostate cancer detection. He presents current examples of AI being used in prostate cancer screening.
However, Dr. LaRosa concludes by cautioning against relying on AI He outlines current issues with machine-vision capabilities, detection models, unclear objectives, and contaminated training data.
About The 34th Annual International Prostate Cancer Update:
The International Prostate Cancer Update (IPCU), founded in 1990, is a multi-day CME conference focused on prostate cancer treatment updates with expert, international faculty. It is led by expert physicians and is designed for urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. The 34th iteration of the meeting occurred February 11-14, 2024 in Vail, Colorado. To view more educational presentations from IPCU 34, visit our collection page.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Francisco G. La Rosa, MD, FCAP, serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and is a distinguished member of the University of Colorado Cancer Center. He originally graduated as an M.D. in Lima, Peru, with Residency in Clinical Pathology, followed by Residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at the “University of Colorado.” He is Board Certified in anatomic and clinical pathology, and specializes in genitourinary, renal, and heart pathology. He is also recognized as an expert in pathology informatics.
Dr. La Rosa actively engages in clinical practice, research, and education with over 100 publications in refereed journals. His primary hobbies include photography and videography, both of which he has utilized for educational purposes by creating several websites dedicated to the teaching of pathology.
Dr. La Rosa holds memberships in several national and international organizations, including the College of American Pathologists, American Urological Association, Peruvian American Medical Association, Catholic Medical Association and Association for Pathology Informatics. His research involvement extends to collaboration on various research grants in genitourinary pathology, and he serves as a member and study coordinator at the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG), Genitourinary Committee. Most notably, he collaborates closely with Dr. E. David Crawford and his team on cutting-edge technology for diagnosing and treating prostate and urinary cancers. As a faculty member of Grand Rounds in Urology, he actively participates in various innovative educational activities within the field of urology.
As a graduate from the Teaching Scholar Program at the University of Colorado, Dr. La Rosa imparts his knowledge to medical students, as well as pathology residents and fellows. His commitment to excellence in teaching has earned him several recognitions.
Beyond national borders, Dr. La Rosa is recognized as an Honorary Professor at the Medical School Hipolito Unanue of the National University Federico Villarreal in Lima, Peru. He also serves as the co-founder and current Administrator of the Asociación Iberoamericana de Telesalud y Telemedicina (AITT) and holds the position of founder and Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Revista de la AITT (ISSN 2411-3840). The mission of these endeavors is to promote and coordinate programs and activities in telehealth and telemedicine among Latin American countries. Additionally, he serves on several international scientific committees and editorial boards of scientific journals, further contributing to the global advancement of pathology.
