Dr. Nina Kottler - AI & Radiology: Then, Now, and Beyond
The MaML Podcast - Medicine & Machine LearningShow Notes
Dr. Nina Kottler is the associate chief medical officer of clinical artificial intelligence and vice president of clinical operations for Radiology Partners, the largest radiology practice in the US, serving over 3,250 hospitals and other healthcare facilities, interpreting over 53 million exams annually.
Host: David Wu
Twitter: @davidjhwu
Audio Producer: Aaron Schumacher
LinkedIn: Aaron Schumacher
Video Editor + Art: Saurin Kantesaria
Instagram: saorange314
00:00:58 What brought you to the intersection of medicine and artificial intelligence?
00:07:00 The importance of translating between clinicians and AI engineers
00:12:54 The origins of Radiology Partners
00:16:40 Dr. Kottler’s start in Teleradiology
00:21:18 The transition form analog to digital in Radiology
00:27:35 The current state of Radiology Partners
00:32:00 When did Dr. Kottler become a leader in the AI projects?
00:45:00 AI models that Radiology Partners use
00:52:00 Fragility, Technological Evaluation and Business evaluation in Radiology AI systems
00:56:10 Dr. Kottler’s thoughts on what the future of AI and Radiology will look like.
01:00:30 Dr. Kottler’s advice for people in medicine desiring unique paths.
01:02:45 What brings you joy?
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