AI’s Role in Modern Oncology: A New Era of Evidence-Based Cancer Care with Anna Forsythe
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AI’s Role in Modern Oncology: A New Era of Evidence-Based Cancer Care with Anna Forsythe

46:28 Aug 29, 2025
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In this episode of The Healthy Enterprise, Anna Forsythe, founder and CEO of Oncoscope-AI, shares her journey from manually processing oncology data to creating an AI-powered platform that delivers real-time treatment insights, clinical guidelines, and research to support oncologists in an ever-evolving cancer landscape. She discusses the importance of reliable evidence in decision-making, the positive response from physicians using the free platform, and the role of systematic data reviews in building trust and efficiency. Beyond the technology, Anna reflects on her entrepreneurial path, the challenges and opportunities of leading in healthcare, and the importance of cultivating talent, mission-driven culture, and visionary leadership. The conversation concludes with her insights on business models, community impact, and the future of AI in advancing cancer care.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Oncoscope-AI and Anna Forsythe03:04 The Need for Real-Time Oncology Data05:59 Transitioning from Manual to Automated Data Processing09:11 The Role of AI in Oncology12:13 Feedback and Response from Healthcare Professionals14:45 Data Sources and Systematic Reviews in Oncology18:02 Future Developments and Expanding Services21:53 AI in Research: Balancing Trust and Efficiency25:52 Business Model and Revenue Streams29:44 Personal Journey and Altruism in Business32:56 Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare35:34 Leadership and Team Dynamics39:29 Visionary Leadership and Future AspirationsGuest Information:Guest's Name: Anna ForsytheGuest's Title/Position: Founder & CEOGuest's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-forsythe-3667143/ Company / Affiliation:  Oncoscope-AI https://oncoscope-ai.com/ Guest's Bio: Anna Forsythe, PharmD, MBA, is the Founder and CEO of Oncoscope-AI, the first platform to unify real-time oncology treatment data, clinical guidelines, research, and regulatory approvals—offered free to oncology professionals worldwide and often described as “Expedia for cancer care.” With a background spanning pharmacy, health economics, and executive leadership at Novartis, Bayer, and Eisai, Anna previously co-founded Purple Squirrel Economics (acquired by Cytel in 2020), has taught health economics at Long Island University, and is a frequent industry speaker and author, with her 2022 JAMA Pediatrics article on conversion therapy ranked in the top 5% of all JAMA research outputs worldwide.Takeaways:Anna Forsythe is the founder and CEO of Oncoscope AI.Oncoscope AI provides real-time oncology treatment da
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