Welcome to episode 461 of the AI in Action podcast, the show where we break down the hype and explore the impact that Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are making on our everyday lives.

Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of technologists and data science enthusiasts to showcase the excellent work that is being done within AI in North America and Europe.

Today’s guest is Joshua Shubert, Director of Engineering at Avenda Health in California. Founded in 2017, Avenda Health is creating a more personalized future of prostate cancer care. The company have built a platform that uses deep learning to map a patient’s cancer in 3D, giving physicians never before available 3D visualization and precise information enabling more confident care plan decisions. Avenda Health aims to improve outcomes, preserve quality of life and create a new standard of cancer care.

Joshua joined Avenda Health as their first Software Engineer in 2018 and is currently managing a team of skilled software engineers and scientists to bring their breakthrough cancer treatment to market. Joshua holds a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and has gained industry experience in cloud-based medical software, as well as developing a strong background in deep learning, medical imaging and robotics.

In the episode, Joshua will discuss:

The interesting work they do at Avenda Health 

Applying AI to solve problems in prostate cancer treatment 

Results they have seen so far for users of their platform 

The journey of the AI & Engineering team bringing the product to production 

Goals for the near future including further adoption of the platform 

Plans for growth & why Avenda Health is a great place to work 

To find out more about all the great work happening at Avenda Health, check out the website www.avendahealth.com or follow them on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter @AvendaHealth. You can also connect with Joshua directly on LinkedIn.

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