Roche improves speed and accuracy of non-small cell lung cancer diagnosis with launch of automated digital pathology algorithm

uPath PD-L1 (SP263) image analysis uses automated pre-computing and one-click scoring to enable quicker and accurate detection and measurement of tumour cell staining positivityRoche advances personalised healthcare with development of image analysis algorithms using artificial intelligenceFaster, more accurate diagnoses are critical with non-small cell lung cancer, which accounts for about 85 percent of all lung cancer casesBasel, June 26, 2020 – Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced the CE-IVD launch of its automated digital pathology algorithm, the uPath PD-L1 (SP263) image analysis for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The algorithm provides pathologists with automated assessments of scanned slide images that are objective and reproducible and have the potential to aid diagnosis and, ultimately, targeted treatment options for patients.Roche Group Media Relations
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– Patrick Barth
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