In this episode of Arthritis at Home, Ellen Wang, Programs Coordinator at Arthritis Consumer Experts, has a discussion with Dr. Carrie Ye, an Associate Professor from the University of Alberta, about rheum-oncology and artificial intelligence in rheumatology. 

Carrie shared how her interests developed at the intersection of patient care, epidemiology, and complex systemic disease, particularly in the context of cancer immunotherapies and their rheumatic and bone-related toxicities. The conversation explored rheum-oncology as an emerging discipline, highlighting the importance of collaboration between rheumatologists and oncologists, as well as her leadership with Canadian Research Group of Rheumatology in Immuno-Oncology (CanRIO) in building national capacity and shared learning in this space. The episode concludes with a thoughtful discussion on the biggest opportunities for artificial intelligence in rheumatology, such as earlier detection and more personalized care, alongside key challenges including accuracy, bias, and environmental impact.

Additional learning resources

• Arthritis Consumer Experts National Survey on Artificial Intelligence and Arthritis Care Report
• Learn more about Carrie’s project
• Doctors of BC: Using AI Scribe Technologies