Founder stories from the world of Data and AI The Growth Playbook: Data & AI AI, Data, and the Future of Oncology with Dr. Aaron Cohen @ Flatiron Health - ThinkData Podcast

Episode 31

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13th Oct 2025

S3 | E31 | AI, Data, and Oncology with Dr. Aaron Cohen @ Flatiron Health

Today on the ThinkData Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Aaron Cohen, from Flatiron Health, where he’s using real-world data and AI to transform cancer research.

We explore how AI and data are driving breakthroughs in oncology — from uncovering insights in patient records to shaping fairer, safer, and more global cancer research.

🔍 In this episode, we cover:

🧠 AI in Cancer Research — How Flatiron is using AI to analyze patient records, uncover new patterns, and accelerate clinical understanding.

⚖️ Avoiding Bias — The steps taken to ensure AI models in oncology are fair, representative, and clinically trustworthy.

🌍 Global Data Collaboration — Why diverse, real-world datasets from hospitals worldwide are critical for improving cancer outcomes.

🔒 Balancing Innovation & Safety — How Flatiron protects patient privacy and data ethics while pushing the boundaries of AI innovation.

🚀 The Future of Flatiron — What’s next for AI-powered oncology research, and how global collaboration is reshaping cancer care.

If you’re interested in the intersection of AI, real-world data, and life sciences, this episode offers a rare inside look at how Flatiron Health is changing the landscape of cancer research, responsibly and at scale.

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ThinkData Podcast
The Growth Playbook: Data & AI
The Growth Playbook brings you inside the minds of the leaders shaping Data and AI. Each episode, we sit down with some of the most interesting voices in the industry, from startup founders to seasoned execs, to hear their stories, lessons learned, and the real strategies behind growing great businesses.

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Alex Hutchings

I’m the Co-Founder of the Dataworks Group, a specialist talent partner in the world of Data and Artificial Intelligence.

I’ve spent the last 15+ years working at the heart of this space, helping some of the most exciting companies on the planet build world-class Data and AI teams.

Through our roundtables, live events, and right here on the ThinkData Podcast, my goal is simple: to bring you real insights from the fastest-growing talent market in the world.

Whether you’re building, hiring, or just curious about what’s next, you’ll hear straight from the founders and senior leaders shaping the future of work.