A doctor specialized in artificial intelligence at the Dijon CHU

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In the chromosomal and molecular genetics laboratory (GCM) of the University Hospital Center (CHU) in Dijon, Dr. Davide Callegarin will develop applications and software to facilitate data analysis. By integrating artificial intelligence into his work, the new doctor from the Dijon university hospital is working to boost the data center that is called upon to process the service's 10,000 annual analyzes.

Provide diagnostic assistance

 "We want to give the machine new capacities to increase its performance and reach a level of accomplishment of tasks similar to humans", explains Professor Patrick Callier, who heads the laboratory. According to the two doctors, the machine is likely to provide a second opinion from the data analyzed and thus provide diagnostic assistance to healthcare professionals. "Nothing will replace medical expertise. Applying artificial intelligence to specific problems will provide the doctor with a complementary vision to strengthen his decision-making based on the many data provided by genetics", insists the head of the GCM service.

The technology will also have the task of automating repetitive tasks so that doctors and technicians can devote more time and all their skills to tasks with high added value. The analysis of genetic anomalies should therefore be optimized.

A position still unique in France

A goal that rests in particular on the shoulders of Davide Callegarin, appointed in January 2020 to the position, unique in France, of specialist doctor in artificial intelligence. Initially trained in a computer engineering school, this Italian finally chose to go into medicine while continuing to be interested in the digital world. After his externship focused on medical biology, the young doctor completed his master's degree in bioinformatics.

 "His double knowledge gives Doctor Callegarin the ability to create the computer programs we need while understanding the medical issues involved. He designs new relevant tools and saves us a lot of time" welcomes Professor Patrick Callier. The head of the GCM service hopes ultimately to create a laboratory around artificial intelligence and his new doctor in order to conduct research intended to facilitate the patient's journey.

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