Andy Smith interview
- Introduction/Journey to HologicPartial Transcript: Just an audio versionSynopsis: In this segment Dr. Andy Smith talks about his education and early career with HologicKeywords: Boston University Medical Center; Brookhaven National Labs; David Ellenbogen; Hologic; Jay Stein; mammography; neuroimaging; nuclear physics
- Digital vs. Film in Mammography and Medical Imaging pt. 1Partial Transcript: So, Jim told meSynopsis: Smith discusses how breast cancer imaging compares to other types of medical imaging including x-rays. Smith also explains why the switch from film to digital detection improved detectionKeywords: breast cancer; breast cancer screening; mammography; medical imaging; radiation; x-ray
- Digital MammographyPartial Transcript: I described x-ray. That is by no means the only one.Synopsis: Smith talks about the different types of screening and imaging methods for breast cancer and the benefits of 3D mammography in breast cancer screeningKeywords: 3D mammography; breast cancer; mammography; radiology; tomosynthesis
- Regulations with MammographyPartial Transcript: So, you talked earlierSynopsis: Smith discusses the level of radiation present in mammograms and compares that level to natural radiation and the medical limit for radiation in imagingKeywords: mammography; radiation; regulatory limits
- Taking Risks During CareerPartial Transcript: Yeah. Like if you were pursuing something newSynopsis: Smith weighs the risks he took in his career, including starting a company and his time developing 3D mammography systems at HologicKeywords: 3D mammography; FDA; Hologic
- Work with Regulatory Agencies/Biopsy EquipmentPartial Transcript: So earlier, you talked aboutSynopsis: Smith recounts his relationship with the FDA and other international regulatory agencies. He then discusses Hologic's recent move into biopsy equipment.Keywords: 3D mammography; biopsy; breast tomosynthesis; contrast imaging; FDA; IEC
- Comfort and Efficacy/Impact of COVID-19Partial Transcript: So, how do you balance somethingSynopsis: Smith explains how Hologic balanced patient comfort with clinical efficacy when designing mammography equipment, he also remarks on how COVID-19 is impacting medical imaging.Keywords: clinical efficacy; COVID-19; Hologic; mammography; SmartCurve
- Work in Women's Health/Security and Storage of Digital ImagesPartial Transcript: Great. So, to shift backSynopsis: In this segment Smith begins by talking about Hologic as a company focused on women's health an then discusses the process of figuring out how to store mammographic images while keeping them secure.Keywords: bone density; DICOM; digital mammography; FDA; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; HIPAA; Hologic; mammographic images; mammography; women's health
- Patenting at Hologic/Work with Insurance CompaniesPartial Transcript: Alright. So, you'd also talked aboutSynopsis: Smith explains his experience with patents while at Hologic and then discusses the ways in which insurance companies played a role in the development and acceptance of new imaging systemsKeywords: breast cancer; Hologic; insurance; patents
- What Changed and Didn't Change while at HologicPartial Transcript: Okay. So since 1999Synopsis: Smith explains that the transition from analog to digital mammography was the biggest change during his career, and in contrast what hasn't changed is that outside of the United States, 3D mammography is not popularKeywords: 2D mammography; 3D mammography; clinical studies; European Union
- Reflections on CareerPartial Transcript: So, looking back over your whole careerSynopsis: Smith details some of his proudest moments of his career, especially talking with doctors and some of the bad days, including the switch to remote work due to COVID-19Keywords: COVID-19; FDA; Hologic; mammogram images
- Overseas Work/End of InterviewPartial Transcript: Yeah. So we've done a lot of comparingSynopsis: Smith briefly discusses his work in Asia and South America, where he spoke about medical imaging and scientific technology, and then concludes the interview with final thoughts on Hologic.Keywords: Asia; General Electric; Hologic; South America; x-ray bone densitometry
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