Artificial Intelligence and the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory - Applications and Challenges

Explore the practical applications and challenges of implementing artificial intelligence in clinical chemistry laboratories through this 38-minute presentation by Dr Kamaljit Kaur Chatha, Consultant Clinical Scientist. Learn from real-world experiences of AI integration at the bowel cancer screening hub in the West Midlands and discover how these insights can be translated into broader laboratory practice. Examine the critical questions facing the profession regarding AI adoption, including implementation strategies, workflow integration, and quality assurance considerations. Gain insights into the current state of AI technology in clinical diagnostics, understand the potential benefits and limitations of automated systems in laboratory settings, and explore the professional development needs required for successful AI integration. Consider the regulatory, ethical, and practical challenges that laboratories must address when incorporating AI tools into routine clinical chemistry operations, and participate in discussions about future directions for the profession in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in healthcare diagnostics.