Understanding and trusting AI in clinical settings
XAI-TRUST: Explainable AI Techniques to Rigorously Understand, Scrutinize, and Trust Clinical AI
This study is working on making AI tools easier to understand for doctors and researchers, so they can see how things like chest X-ray images influence the AI's predictions, helping everyone trust and use these technologies safely in healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11063288 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing explainable AI (XAI) techniques to help biomedical researchers and healthcare providers better interpret complex machine learning models used in clinical applications. By analyzing input features, such as chest X-ray images, the project aims to identify which aspects of these images contribute to AI-generated predictions, enhancing transparency and trust in AI systems. The methodology involves addressing current limitations of XAI, such as the complexity of understanding feature attributions and improving the interpretability of AI models. This work is crucial for ensuring that AI tools can be effectively and safely integrated into clinical practice.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients undergoing chest imaging procedures, particularly those whose diagnoses may be influenced by AI interpretations.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require chest imaging or whose conditions are not assessed using AI tools may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more reliable and interpretable AI tools in healthcare, improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using explainable AI techniques in clinical settings, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Su-in — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Lee, Su-in
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.