Revolutionizing Radiology with Deep Learning at Partners Healthcare--and Many Others

The center is only about a year old, but it has already built important capabilities. Its goal is not basic research, but improving clinical practice within the two hospitals and the healthcare system in general. According to the CCDS Executive Director, Dr. Mark Michalski, in order for this technology to actually affect care there are several key prerequisites: Industry partnerships: For-profit companies dominate both the medical technology and information technology industries, so it's important for a research center to have beneficial collaborations with external firms. Early in its short history, the CCDS established a ten-year collaboration with GE Healthcare, a major producer of medical imaging equipment that is now headquartered in Boston. This strategic partnership will focus on two major areas. The other area is to identify and develop applications that span radiology, pathology, and population health.