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Feb 16, 2021
Elad Walach, CEO of Aidoc and former AI leader at the Israeli Air Force, sheds light on how AI is revolutionizing medical imaging. He discusses the world's largest annotated dataset aimed at helping doctors interpret images faster and more accurately. Elad shares his vision for integrating AI into radiology workflows, which improves efficiency in diagnosing critical cases. Addressing data challenges in healthcare, he emphasizes the importance of user-friendly technology for better patient outcomes.
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Elad's Background
- Elad Walach, Aidoc CEO, served in Talpiot, an elite Israeli Defense Force tech unit.
- He headed AI in the Israeli Air Force before transitioning to healthcare.
Talpiot Program
- Talpiot, formed after the Yom Kippur War, recruits top young talent for technological leadership within the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
- The program provides rigorous training in technology and leadership, aiming to maintain Israel's technological advantage.
Radiology Overload
- Radiology faces an overload of information due to cheaper, higher-resolution scanners and increased usage.
- Radiologists have very limited time to interpret images, sometimes as little as two seconds per image, increasing error risk.