Dear all
From Dr Yan Chen:-
Apologies for any cross posting
Following my recent move from Loughborough University I am setting up a new and vibrant cancer imaging research centre at Nottingham University which will examine health professionals’ performance in detecting cancer as well as Artificial Intelligence approaches. We are currently working in the domains of radiology, pathology and surgery. There are several new research posts being created. Come and join a new research group which aims to be a national force in cancer imaging
An exciting opportunity for a Research Associate in Digital Pathology
The position is full time and fixed term for initial 2 years. Salary will be on £27025 to £36261 per annum.
Multi-centred validation of digital whole slide imaging for routine diagnosis
This is a large collaborative research project involving several hospital trusts (University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, John Radcliffe Hospital NHS Trust, and the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust) and universities (University of Warwick, University of Nottingham, Loughborough University, University of Birmingham, The Queen's University of Belfast).
The purpose of the project is to study factors pertinent to the introduction of digital pathology (DP) in the UK. Digital pathology refers to the use of high throughput slide scanners to digitise diagnostic histopathology slides that are then reported on computer workstations as opposed to a light microscope (LM). This recent development allows electronic distribution of work to pathologists so that difficult cases can be shared between individuals in different locations so helping to reduce possible error and improve overall performance.
However, prior to adoption, it is important to demonstrate that DP is fit for purpose by providing tissue imaging of sufficient quality to ensure diagnostic accuracy equivalent to light microscopy, which is the current standard of care.
In this project, teams of pathologists (in Coventry, Oxford, Lincoln, Nottingham and Belfast) will all examine the same series of histopathology samples, from different pathology domains (namely; renal, breast, gastrointestinal and skin), on both LM and DP.
As part of the project the pathologists’ visual examination techniques using DP will be monitored using appropriate eye tracking equipment and the resultant data will be analysed alongside reporting discrepancies to examine the development of DP expertise and also identify if poor technique contributes to error in reporting. The work will develop both a practical and theoretical understanding of the nature of diagnostic errors using digital pathology. This research will build on related research, for instance in breast screening radiology, which has identified three sources of observer error (visual, perceptual and cognitive) that can then be targeted so as to improve performance.
The Research Associate post will entail designing appropriate studies, travel to pathology laboratories to carry out eye tracking studies and do the recording and the data analyses. It will also involve gathering information (i.e. expert interviews; develop mock up system using some rapid prototyping software) to set up an assessment/training approach for DP.
For further details and to apply visit:-
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/MED301119
Contact : Dr Yan Chen, Division of Cancer and Stem Cells, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK. Email: [log in to unmask]
With kind regards
best wishes
Yan
Dr Yan Chen
Associate Professor of Cancer Screening
Division of Cancer and Stem Cells
School of Medicine
University of Nottingham
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