Automated microbiology plate reading with Artificial intelligence (AI). Introducing the Clever Culture Systems APAS® Independence instrument

Artificial Intelligence – What is it and how can it help a microbiology lab? by Dr. Steven Giglio

 

Screening for MRSA: user experience with APAS Independence by Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Ulrike Schumacher

 

A lot of exciting things are going on within the health care sector and AI [artificial intelligence] is playing a major role. AI is becoming increasingly popular in medicine and healthcare, but also in clinical microbiology where the use of AI in diagnostics to improve workflow and shorten time-to-result are key factors driving innovation in the field.

 

The APAS Independence instrument is an AI-enabled in-vitro diagnostic instrument for automated imaging, analysis and interpretation of microbial growth on agar culture plates, distributed exclusively in the US and Europe by Thermo Fisher Scientific. It automatically releases negative results [showing no significant microbial growth] and removes them from the MRSA workflow allowing lab staff to focus on more complex tasks.

 

In this webinar, you will learn about the implementation of new AI technologies in the microbiology lab and how the technology works. You will hear from expert users sharing their experience in introducing the instrument within their lab, as well as the developers as they discuss the key functionalities and benefits of the system.

 

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