PHAROS Training Series - Course 7 "Quantitative Pathologic Assessment using AI-based Whole-Slide Image Analysis"
Friday, 20 March 2026 -
12:00
Monday, 16 March 2026
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Friday, 20 March 2026
12:00
Introduction & Context
Introduction & Context
12:00 - 12:10
The shift from qualitative to quantitative pathology. Overview of the AI development lifecycle.
12:10
Stage 1: Foundations & Data Infrastructure
Stage 1: Foundations & Data Infrastructure
12:10 - 12:25
Handling Gigapixel WSI data: Tiling, patching, and storage. Preprocessing: Stain normalization, artifact removal, and QC automation.
12:25
Stage 2: Image Analysis – Segmentation & Quantification
Stage 2: Image Analysis – Segmentation & Quantification
12:25 - 13:05
- Tissue Segmentation & Cell Classification (Deep Learning architectures for H&E). - Multiplex IHC Analysis (Channel registration, spectral unmixing, phenotype mapping). - Histopathology-based Feature Extraction.
13:05
Break
Break
13:05 - 13:10
13:10
Stage 3: Predictive AI & Clinical Applications
Stage 3: Predictive AI & Clinical Applications
13:10 - 13:45
- Predicting Genetic Mutations ("Image-to-Omics"). - Survival Analysis (Risk stratification models). - Treatment Response (Predicting pCR in neoadjuvant settings).
13:45
Stage 4: Model Deployment
Stage 4: Model Deployment
13:45 - 13:55
Clinical workflow integration.
13:55
Open Discussion and Q&A
Open Discussion and Q&A
13:55 - 14:00
Open floor for technical questions and implementation challenges.