Anna Ringheim Cadete

CoreLab is, as the name suggests, the core of Antaros Medical’s operations. This is where the images are analysed and the data is delivered. My mission is to lead the CoreLab group and develop the business – a great job and a wonderful group of people with different backgrounds from all over the world who work closely together.

A PhD in PET
I joined Antaros Medical as Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging Director. As an engineer with a PhD in PET, it suited me perfectly. However, I only had time to work for six months as an Imaging Director before the position of Head of CoreLab appeared. I have previously been the head of a research department in a hospital in Brazil, so I applied for the job, was internally recruited, and started in May 2021. I really enjoy working in an environment where medical imaging is the cornerstone of the business. Leading the department responsible for analysing and delivering the data is a rewarding challenge.

“Becoming a good image analyst is as much about personality as it is about formal training”

Corelab’s role at the company
Corelab is a group of image analysts, currently 30 people, who receive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and PET images from various imaging sites worldwide. We do quality control and give feedback, but above all we analyse the images. This could, for example, involve outlining and measuring the volume of a liver, then comparing it to a follow-up visit after the patient has received treatment. To be able to perform the analysis, the image analysts are first trained by an Imaging Director who is an expert in the method, and by other experienced image analysts. We also collaborate closely with the Software Development group as Corelab often is the end user of the software and tools that are developed. AI-supported tools are a natural part of our work, helping us carry out analyses in a consistent and efficient way. All image analysts become specialised in a certain type of analysis, and there are always opportunities to develop by, for example learning new analysis methods or mentoring others.

A young and growing group of people
We have grown a lot as a company over the last few years, so I have had the opportunity to hire quite a few people to work in Corelab. Becoming a good image analyst is as much about personality as it is about formal training. If you are diligent and persistent, and solution-oriented, Antaros can teach you the art of image analysis. This means that we are a mixed group of people at Corelab. Unsurprisingly, several have backgrounds as biomedical analysts or radiology nurses, but there is also quite a lot of variety in terms of background and education. I view this as a strength, and I think the differences within the group only add to the cohesion and our collaborative way of working. Corelab is also currently located solely in our Uppsala office. The proximity to each other encourages knowledge exchange and creates a supportive environment.

A well-travelled family
My family and I have moved a lot in recent years, living in Brazil, Spain, and Sweden. Although moving between countries with three young children has been a challenge, it also has given them the opportunity to know different places and customs. Not only do we enjoy moving, but we also like to travel – experiencing other cultures and trying new foods. One of my favourite trips was a visit to the Basque Country. I really like northern Spain. It’s not quite as hot and touristy as some of the southern parts, but it has delicious food and beautiful beaches. I highly recommend it.