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Roche Expands AI Cancer Diagnostics with 20+ New Pathology Algorithms

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Alicia Shapiro
September 10, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

A futuristic digital pathology lab with AI-driven analysis tools visible on high-tech screens. In the foreground, pathologists examine cancer cells under a digital microscope, while holographic AI algorithms assist in the analysis. The Roche logo is subtly incorporated in the background, emphasizing the company's role in advancing cancer diagnostics through artificial intelligence.

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Roche Expands AI Cancer Diagnostics with 20+ New Pathology Algorithms

Roche continues to push the boundaries of cancer diagnostics by integrating advanced AI tools into its digital pathology open environment. The company has added over 20 AI algorithms from 8 new collaborators, enhancing the precision of cancer diagnosis and patient care.

AI-Powered Pathology for Precision Medicine

Roche’s Digital Pathology Open Environment is now equipped with more than 20 artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, provided by 8 innovative collaborators. This integration aims to empower pathologists and scientists by offering AI-driven insights to advance cancer research and improve diagnostic accuracy. The insights provided by AI tools can support precision medicine, helping clinicians make more informed decisions and deliver targeted treatments for cancer patients.

Seamless Integration with Roche's navify® Software

The new algorithms are incorporated into Roche’s navify® Digital Pathology enterprise software, a platform designed to streamline the workflow for pathologists. By bringing in these cutting-edge AI tools, Roche is making it easier for healthcare professionals to access third-party innovations, further enhancing the capabilities of digital pathology.

Jill German, Head of Pathology Lab at Roche Diagnostics, expressed the company's enthusiasm: “By combining our leadership in tissue diagnostics with a broad offering of state-of-the-art AI technology, we aim to revolutionize cancer research, diagnostics and treatment, ultimately helping clinicians improve the lives of patients worldwide.”

New Collaborators and Their Contributions

The eight new collaborators bring a variety of AI tools to Roche’s digital pathology platform, each focused on a specific aspect of cancer diagnostics:

  • Deep Bio: Prostate cancer detection and tumor quantification

  • DiaDeep: Breast cancer biomarker quantification

  • Lunit: Tumor proportion score (TPS) analysis for non-small cell lung cancer

  • Mindpeak: Breast biomarkers and pan-tumor PD-L1 analysis for lung, gastric, esophageal, bladder, and breast cancers

  • Owkin: Microsatellite stability screening for colorectal cancer

  • Qritive: Prostate cancer screening, grading, and lymph node metastasis analysis

  • Sonrai Analytics: Microsatellite instability (MSI) status in colorectal cancer

  • Stratipath: Risk profiling of invasive breast cancer

Leading the Future of AI-Driven Pathology

Roche is recognized for its comprehensive digital pathology solutions, offering an end-to-end approach from tissue staining to AI-powered image analysis. The integration of these AI tools marks an important step toward incorporating AI into routine clinical practice. Roche's commitment to innovation is driving the evolution of pathology, supporting clinicians in providing accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans for patients.