AI in Veterinary Medicine | Dr. Kelly Diehl #244

Today we explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on veterinary medicine, focusing mainly on cancer research and treatment. Our guest, Dr. Kelly Diehl, Senior Scientific Programs and Communications Adviser at Morris Animal Foundation, shares her insights on how AI is changing the game in diagnosing and managing diseases in dogs.

What You'll Learn:

How the Morris Animal Foundation has been pioneering veterinary research since 2008.
Insights into the groundbreaking Golden Retriever Lifetime Study and its implications for cancer research.
The role of AI in detecting and researching cancers in dogs, including lymphoma.
New initiatives and advancements in AI that could lead to early detection and more effective treatments for canine cancers.
The interdisciplinary approach to veterinary research, involving experts from fields not traditionally associated with veterinary science.
The future potential of AI in regular veterinary practices and its benefits for pet health and welfare.

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Related Videos:

Morris Animal Foundation with Janet Kane-Patterson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEvFhsC_TyY

Pollution and Dog Cancer with Dr. Lauren Trepanier (funded by Morris Animal Foundation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vlsa6Rrr-8s

A wonderful “true tail” from a Golden Retriever Lifetime Study participant, Indy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDOvg8R9Ack

Related Links:

Visit the Morris Animal Foundation website: Morris Animal Foundation

Learn more about the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

00:15 - Overview of artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine and its impact on dog cancer.

00:51 - James Jacobson greets Dr. Kelly Diehl of the Morris Animal Foundation and the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.

01:54 - How artificial intelligence is used in veterinary medicine.

06:51 - Cross-Disciplinary Research: grants and research from non-veterinary sources.

09:08 - AI's Role in Cancer Detection: using radiology and blood work to detect patterns.

12:18 - International Collaboration: how veterinary practices in different countries use AI to track diseases and identify patterns.

14:11 - Big Data and Cancer Research: Dr. Diehl’s insights into how big data is being used to find cancer risk factors.

24:14 - Golden Retriever Lifetime Study: its progress and the challenges involved in a long-term study.

27:41 - Funding and Scientific Integrity: how funding sources impacts research, plus the importance of scientific integrity and independence.

29:14 - Collaboration in Veterinary Research: the collegial nature of the veterinary research community.

33:07 - The Selection Process for Grants: the challenges in selecting and funding worthy grants, given the limited budget and high demand.

36:08 - Tangible Outcomes for Dog Cancer Research: how the Morris Animal Foundation has benefited dog owners dealing with cancer.

39:24 - Revisiting Past Research with AI: the potential for using AI to re-evaluate past research and find new insights in existing data.

46:25 - Crystal Ball: Dr. Diehl shares her perspective on the future of AI in veterinary medicine and how it might influence cancer treatment in dogs.

48:39 - Closing Remarks and Medical Disclaimer

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