Dr. Pinaki Sarder delivered an insightful talk titled “Segmentation of Kidney Structures” as part of the UW-Madison ML4MI Seminar Series. His presentation provided a deep dive into the rapidly evolving field of digital and computational pathology, highlighting significant advancements in kidney microanatomy segmentation.
Dr. Sarder showcased research on the segmentation and feature extraction of kidney structures from histological images. He also discussed the application of these methods in diabetic nephropathy classification and chronic kidney disease trajectory prediction, emphasizing their relevance to major research initiatives such as the NIH Kidney Precision Medicine Project (KPMP) and the Human Biomolecular Atlas Project (HuBMAP).
His talk featured a demonstration of a cloud-based system that leverages the UF supercomputing center for advanced renal pathology analysis, integrating histology with spatial omics data. Dr. Sarder concluded by exploring new opportunities for collaboration and innovation in computational pathology.
This seminar underscored the potential for technology to revolutionize kidney disease research and clinical practice, offering new insights into disease progression and treatment strategies.