Research by Catarina Barata published in Nature Medicine

A groundbreaking study by Catarina Barata, published in Nature Medicine, demonstrated the effectiveness of AI in skin cancer detection. Using a reinforcement learning model, the AI system improved the accuracy of dermatologists’ diagnoses by 12%. The model showed significant improvements in sensitivity for melanoma and basal cell carcinoma, while also addressing concerns of overconfidence in automated diagnosis. Barata emphasized the importance of tailoring AI to benefit individuals and promoting responsible AI practices.