Speaker Profile
M.D., FCAP, Medical Director, Companion Diagnostics and Advanced Assays, Leica Biosystems
Biography
Dr. Baumann is a board-certified anatomic and clinical pathologist who is currently Medical Director of Companion Diagnostics and Advanced Assays at Leica Biosystems. Prior to her current role she was a pathologist and medical director at Roche Tissue Diagnostics and AstraZeneca. Her practice focus is companion diagnostic assay development and commercialization, and digital pathology algorithm development and clinical deployment.
Talk
Why Computational Pathology is Key to Precision Diagnostics
Discover how computational pathology is revolutionizing precision diagnostics. This presentation explores challenges with manual scoring methods, the benefits of AI-powered computational pathology, and its transformative role in improving biomarker quantification, enabling personalized therapies, and accelerating drug development. Learn how adopting computational pathology can translate to better patient outcomes.
Clinical Dx Showcase:
Leica Biosystems
Leica Biosystems is a global leader in cancer diagnostics with one of the most comprehensive portfolios from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence.
Session Abstract – PMWC 2025 Silicon Valley
The PMWC 2025 Data Applications in Clinical Diagnostics Showcase will provide a 15-30 minute time slot for selected organizations, including commercial companies, clinical testing labs, and medical research institutions, to present their latest advancements, insights, applications, and technologies to an audience of clinicians, leading investigators, academic institutions, pharma and biotech, investors, and potential clients. We will learn about new technologies and findings that promise expedited, cost-effective, and accurate clinical diagnosis for early disease detection, treatment decisions, and disease prevention.
- Clinical Dx/Oncology (including Liquid Biopsy)
- Clinical Dx/Cardio Vascular
- Clinical Dx/Neurodegenerative
