Welcome to episode 408 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 Will Shapiro, Head of Data Science at Flatiron Health in New York. Founded in 2012, Flatiron Health is a healthtech company dedicated to improving cancer treatment and advancing research. As the pioneer in real-world evidence for oncology, they provide technology and services to support patient care and make every patient story count. It’s their mission to improve and extend lives by learning from the experience of every person with cancer.

Flatiron partner with hundreds of cancer centers, 20+ top global developers of oncology therapeutics, and researchers and regulators around the world. Flatiron’s vision is to build a world where technology and science close the gap between care and research. They believe learning from the experience of every person with cancer is an imperative – it is the key to accelerating research and continuing to improve the quality of care.

In the episode, Will will discuss:

His background and current work with Flatiron Health

An insight into some of the projects the data science team work on

The progress Flatiron have made within ML in the past two years

Transitioning into a role within healthcare data

Plans for growth and career opportunities with Flatiron

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

What did you think of Will’s podcast? Where do you see the future of AI and Machine Learning in the Healthcare industry heading over the next few years? We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode, so please leave a comment below.

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