University of Pittsburgh

CPACE (Computational Pathology and AI Center of Excellence)

Using Next-Gen AI to Advance Clinical Discoveries

Pioneering the Future of Pathology AI

CPACE aims to become the premier AI center in pathology and laboratory medicine, serving as the gold standard for clinical studies, innovation, education, research and ethical governance in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Our goal is to transform medicine by using AI to detect disease earlier, more efficiently and more accurately to improve outcomes for patients.

Dr. Hooman H. Rashidi, MD, MS, FCAP
Executive Director, Computational Pathology and AI Center of Excellence (CPACE)
Associate Dean of AI in Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Using AI and Machine Learning to Drive Clinical Outcomes

Our core areas of research harness the latest AI to enhance everything from medical imaging to text and tabular data to improve diagnoses and workflow. CPACE’s hybrid model enables the use of preexisting AI tools along with CPACE’s own unique proprietary platforms that are transforming pathology and laboratory medicine AI needs for our researchers, clinicians, educators, trainees and patients.

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Generative AI
Image-Based Research
Tabular Data-Based Research
Text-Based Research
Multi-Agentic Approach

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Report Genie

Letter Genie

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Our Suite of AI Tools

Established in January 2024, CPACE has already become a recognized national and global leader in health care AI, notably within pathology and laboratory medicine. The unique tools developed within CPACE are now being used to enhance diagnosis, patient management, reporting and decision-making along with workflow efficiencies.

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Education

Our no-code, hands-on model—unique in its scope and depth at Pitt—is opening doors for a broader and more diverse health care and research workforce to engage meaningfully with AI. By making AI accessible without requiring technical expertise, our programs are creating new educational pathways and job opportunities.

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