The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI Daily updated systematic literature reviews - the future of oncology
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May 19, 2025 Anna Forsythe, a Pharmacologist and healthcare economist, is the founder of Oncoscope, which automates systematic literature reviews to enhance cancer treatment decisions. In this conversation, she explores how daily updates in literature reviews can revolutionize oncology. Anna discusses the balance between innovation and clinical responsibility, and the introduction of AI in improving SLR accuracy. She shares insights on making cancer data accessible to patients and her commitment to altruistic ventures that prioritize patient care over profit.
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Automating SLRs Creation
- Anna Forsythe realized conducting systematic literature reviews (SLRs) is time-consuming and started working on automating most steps.
- She founded Oncoscope to create a library of pre-conducted SLRs for healthcare professionals to save time searching for information.
AI Boosts SLR Efficiency
- AI models now allow much of the SLR process to be automated, dramatically reducing time needed.
- Despite automation, human quality control remains essential given the life-and-death importance of oncology evidence.
Data for Doctors’ Treatment Decisions
- Provide doctors with easily accessible, standardized treatment data linked to the latest trials and publications.
- Design interfaces enabling quick answers to specific patient treatment questions to save physician time and improve decisions.
