Shaping The Future Of Healthcare - Integrated Diagnostics and the Collaborative Future of Medicine with Prof. Dr. Stefan Schönberg | Christoph Zindel

Integrated Diagnostics and the Collaborative Future of Medicine with Prof. Dr. Stefan Schönberg | Christoph Zindel

09/15/21 • 29 min

One of the biggest beneficiaries of technological advancements has been the field of medicine. While vaccines to stop previous pandemics took decades to develop, multiple COVID-19 vaccines were developed within a much shorter time frame. Increased collaboration between players in the industry and those in the tech world promises even more advancements in the near future.

In this episode, Managing Board Member Christoph Zindel is joined by Stefan Schönberg, MD, director and chairman of the department of radiology and nuclear medicine at the University Medical Center Mannheim. He is former President of the German Roentgen Society and a strong proponent of integrated diagnostics.

In today’s conversation, you’ll hear about integrated diagnostics and the benefits that come with it. You’ll learn about the advancements that are being made and the existing gaps that need to be closed to take the medical industry to the next level. You’ll also learn about the role that AI has in advancing diagnostics, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Lastly, we’ll discuss the role of data in medical research and the current barriers to federated learning and research.

Some Questions Asked:

Can you give us a glimpse of integrated diagnostics at University Hospital in Mannheim? (01:11)
Do you see circulating free DNA being used in early cancer detection? (08:39)
Do you believe that integrated diagnostic influences therapeutic decisions? (12:33)
How do you promote cultural change connected to integrated diagnostics? (21:45)

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How integrated diagnostic can be used to understand a disease’s trajectory (05:56)
What is needed to make integrated diagnostic a success (11:01)
The role of the digital twin in integrated diagnostics (16:31)
How federated learning evidence can accelerate medical research (18:58)

Connect with Prof. Dr. Stefan Schönberg:

University Hospital Mannheim

Connect with our Managing Board Member, Christoph Zindel:

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Some Questions Asked:

Can you give us a glimpse of integrated diagnostics at University Hospital in Mannheim? (01:11)
Do you see circulating free DNA being used in early cancer detection? (08:39)
Do you believe that integrated diagnostic influences therapeutic decisions? (12:33)
How do you promote cultural change connected to integrated diagnostics? (21:45)

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How integrated diagnostic can be used to understand a disease’s trajectory (05:56)
What is needed to make integrated diagnostic a success (11:01)
The role of the digital twin in integrated diagnostics (16:31)
How federated learning evidence can accelerate medical research (18:58)

Connect with Prof. Dr. Stefan Schönberg:

University Hospital Mannheim

Connect with our Managing Board Member, Christoph Zindel:

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Previous Episode

The Importance of Radiology in Developing Nations with Dr. Suresh de Silva | Christoph Zindel

Economic disparities around the world are an unfortunate reality. The past year has made it clearer than ever that the availability of quality healthcare for everyone benefits the whole. Globalization has forged a connection that strengthens our sense of humanity. With that sentiment in mind, it’s important that those who can help recognize that they bear a responsibility to lift up the whole.

In this episode, Managing Board Member Christoph Zindel talks to Dr. Suresh de Silva, founder of Radiology Across Borders, a global charity that provides education and programs in radiology to help save lives in developing nations. Dr. de Silva is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists and also an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at UNSW and an Oncological/Urological radiologist.

In today’s conversation, you’ll hear about the positive global impact of Dr. Suresh de Silva’s organization, Radiology Across Borders. Their numerous projects are helping not only with treatment, but also with screening and prevention in populations that need greater access to medical technology and care. You’ll also hear important perspectives on the impact and future possibilities of AI in medical care. Additionally, the conversation covers the realities of starting a global charity from the ground up, and delves into the mindset of a founder who has successfully made an impact on countless lives around the world.

Some Questions Asked:

What projects are you currently focused on? (9:21)
What's your vision of the role of AI-supported radiology in the future? (17:43)
How can other organizations learn from Radiology Across Borders? (26:27)
How have you been affected privately and professionally by this pandemic? (34:56)

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The important role radiology plays in healthcare (4:52)
The biggest potential impact of AI (20:51)
The realities of creating a charity organization (29:15)
Comparing the differences between recent pandemics (37:20)

Connect with Dr. Suresh de Silva:

Connect with our Managing Board Member, Christoph Zindel:

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Next Episode

The Climate Crisis and Its Effect on Global Healthcare with Dame Jackie Daniel | Christoph Zindel

Climate change cannot be just wished away without stakeholders taking significant steps to reverse it. To mount an efficient offense against carbon emission, it is important that all industries understand how they contribute to it as well as the steps they can take to get measurable results. The healthcare industry has already seen some stakeholders taking steps to reduce its footprint.

In this episode, Managing Board Member Christoph Zindel is joined by Dame Jackie Daniel, CEO at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and a leading advocate for reduced carbon emissions by healthcare providers. She’ll help us understand the approach and steps that her hospital has taken to raise awareness and reduce its carbon footprint.

In today’s conversation, you’ll learn about how the healthcare industry contributes to carbon emissions. We’ll also discuss why Newcastle Hospital declared a climate emergency and the steps they’ve taken since the declaration. Lastly, we’ll discuss the challenges that the industry is facing in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

Some Questions Asked:

Why were you honored by the Queen of England? (01:36)
What are the major climate change issues you see for public health in general? (03:38)
What are some of the key actions being taken from your side to reduce carbon emission? (15:41)
What are your key strategies for reducing the wider carbon footprint? (19:29)

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: