Amid a scientist shortage, AI is being used to scan for diseases

The U.S. is facing a doctor shortage that is getting worse as an aging population of Baby Boomers lives longer, increasing the demand for medical professionals. But doctors are not the only ones feeling the pinch. Pathologists, scientists who study disease, have also been hit hard, with an overall decline in professionals from 2007 to 2017. "With many senior pathologists expected to retire in the coming years, a'pathologist gap' is likely to increase through 2030," according to a 2018 study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. David West, co-founder and CEO of digital startup Proscia, said his company is hoping to help pathologists use their time more efficiently.