SUMMARY
Christopher A. Garcia, M.D., leads efforts to transform diagnostic pathology through technological innovation, including digital pathology, computational pathology, and artificial intelligence applications in medicine.
Dr. Garcia develops responsible frameworks for artificial intelligence implementation in clinical settings by combining his technical and clinical expertise in anatomic and clinical pathology with systems engineering and informatics. He focuses on bridging traditional pathology with computational methods, creating educational programs, and setting artificial intelligence standards in healthcare.
Focus areas
- Digital pathology implementation. Dr. Garcia develops strategies for digital pathology adoption, workflow integration, and organizational transformation.
- Artificial intelligence/machine learning validation in healthcare. He creates standardized frameworks for responsibly translating and deploying clinical artificial intelligence models, with a particular focus on technology readiness levels.
- Laboratory contribution to value-based healthcare. Dr. Garcia investigates how laboratory testing and services can create new value in value-based care models, including strategies for data monetization and population health initiatives.
- Evidence generation for diagnostic market access. Dr. Garcia creates approaches to generate evidence supporting the inclusion of innovative diagnostics into clinical best practices and demonstrating their value to healthcare systems.
- Computational pathology education. He develops curricula and educational programs to prepare the next generation of pathologists to use digital and computational approaches.
- Large language models in medicine. He researches applications and implementation strategies for large language models in anatomic pathology and laboratory medicine.
- Human-artificial intelligence interaction. Dr. Garcia studies how pathologists and artificial intelligence systems can best collaborate to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.
Significance to patient care
Dr. Garcia improves precision medicine by creating smart systems that make diagnoses more accurate, improve lab operations, and help with clinical decision-making. He develops responsible artificial intelligence plans, educational programs, and strategies to make sure new technologies lead to progress and better patient care.
Professional highlights
- Chair, Data Strategy Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, 2024-present.
- Medical Director, Biopharma Diagnostics, Mayo Collaborative Services, 2024-present.
- Medical Director, Artificial Intelligence Operations, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, 2023-present.