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Surgical Data Science Collective
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Nonprofit research organization dedicated to improving surgical outcomes by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence. Visit our website at https://www.surgicalvideo.io/ for the latest updates, projects, and ways to get involved.
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🚀 Welcome to the official Bluesky account of Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC)! We’re excited to join this vibrant community and connect with like-minded individuals and organizations passionate about advancing global health. 🌍
5/ 🌎 Technology shouldn’t be feared or hoarded. It should be developed responsibly and shared equitably.

#AIforGood #GlobalHealth #SustainableDevelopment #HealthEquity #NonprofitAI
4/ 🤝 Collaboration and trust are our foundation. By advancing data-driven techniques, we’re supporting UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, while our open, educational approach aligns with SDG 4: Quality Education — helping surgeons and communities worldwide adapt to an AI-powered future.
3/ 🩺 Our current work includes AI tools for ETV-CPC cauterization assessment (tinyurl.com/2vjm98mt), then into craniotomy, schwannoma removals, pituitary tumor surgery, and ob/gyn procedures. Every step brings us closer to safer surgeries and more equitable access to surgical innovation worldwide.
2/ That’s exactly why the Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC) exists. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our mission is to connect surgeons, scientists, and engineers to unlock the insights hidden within surgical data — building AI tools for everyone, not just those who can afford them.
1/ 🌍 From Gratitude to Global Goals

Recently, one of our global partners shared something that deeply moved us:“We didn’t think anyone would develop AI for us — or even with us.”
2/ As Assoc. Professor of Surgery at Hofstra/Northwell, Dir. of Surgical Research at Lenox Hill Hospital and Chair of the SAGES AI Committee, Dr. Filicori is helping shape an era where data and human expertise work hand in hand to advance surgical care.

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10/ Celebrate the team by voting in the Anthem Community Voice Award by October 30: 👉https://tinyurl.com/36ckm4xj

#AnthemAwards #AIforGood #TeamSDSC
9/ 🌟 Their work is the backbone of everything we do, and we’re proud that SDSC has been recognized as a Finalist in The Anthem Awards for Best Use of AI (Nonprofit / Health).
8/ 🔹 John Zhu, Junior ML Engineer – Develops models for surgical video analysis, combining backgrounds in biomedical research and computer science.
7/ 🔹 Shauna Otto, PhD, Labeling Manager – Transforms surgical video into ML-ready data, bridging people and algorithms in SDSC’s human-in-the-loop pipelines.
6/ 🔹 Jack Cook, Sr. ML Engineer – Focuses on developing computer vision systems for surgical video and exploring new AI methods to improve patient care.
5/ 🔹 Zhuang-Fang Yi , PhD, Lead ML Engineer – Advances surgical AI through computer vision. Formerly led ML programs at Regrow Ag and Development Seed for global mapping and agricultural monitoring.
4/ 🔹 Elizabeth Silvius, Sr. Data Scientist – Designs and deploys predictive models that improve clinical decision-making and patient outcomes across healthcare systems.
3/ Meet the team driving our mission forward:

🔹 Margaux Masson-Forsythe, Director of Machine Learning – Margaux leads research using surgical video to deliver meaningful feedback to surgeons. Passionate about deep learning, computer vision, and mentoring diverse STEM communities.
2/ 📊 From refining annotation pipelines to validating models across global datasets, the ML Team ensures that SDSC’s tech remains rigorous, reproducible, and impactful in the operating room. Their work powers the research, platforms, and collaborations that make neurosurgery safer and smarter.
1/ 🚀 Behind every model is a human story driven by curiosity, precision, and purpose.

As we reflect on a transformative year at SDSC, we are proud to celebrate our growing Machine Learning Team who transform surgical video into structured, meaningful data.
6/ 📣 We're honored to have been selected as Finalists in this year's #AnthemAwards for Best Use of AI under Product, Innovation, or Service (Health)! Until October 30th you can also vote to help us win the Anthem Community Voice Award: tinyurl.com/36ckm4xj

#AIinNeurosurgery #Collaboration
YOU can amplify the voices that spark global change
Join me in celebrating the impact of this Anthem Awards finalist.
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5/ 🤝 At SDSC, we connect surgeons, scientists, and engineers to unlock the insights hidden within surgical data. Our AI technologies empower exploration and discovery around pressing questions, enhancing techniques, and improving patient outcomes.
4/ 👏 Thank you to everyone who presented, participated, and helped shape this year’s DSRT series: Dr. Ronald Barbosa, Dr. Pietro Mascagni, Professor X.Y. Han, Dr. Sem Hardon, Dr. Hani Marcus, Dr. Kevin Cleary, Amanda Garzon (Hydrocephalus Association) and Susan Fiorella, and Dr. Matt Pease!
3/ As SDSC grows, we remain committed to creating space for this dialogue.
🧠 Monthly sessions open to all
💬 Thought-provoking discussions and live Q&A
🎥 Full recordings & recaps on our blog: www.surgicalvideo.io/blog
2/ From technical skill analysis to AI for surgical quality, neurotrauma care, and simulation research, our sessions have sparked conversations that go beyond the lab or operating room into the future of how surgery is learned, communicated, and improved.
1/ Bridging disciplines. Building community. Driving change.

🚀 This year marked the launch of the Data Science Roundtable, and what a year it’s been! Surgeons, engineers, scientists, and clinicians from around the world shared a mission to advance surgical practice through data and collaboration.
3/ 🌟 As this work continues, we’re proud to see it recognized by The #AnthemAwards, as a Finalist for Best Use of AI (Nonprofit/ Health.

❤️ Please support SDSC in the Anthem Community Voice Awards through October 30: tinyurl.com/bdek7atf