Artificial intelligence in hematology.

TitleArtificial intelligence in hematology.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2025
AuthorsNazha A, Elemento O, Ahuja S, Lam B, Miles M, Shouval R, McWeeney S, Sirhan S, Srisuwananukorn A, Haferlach T
JournalBlood
Volume146
Issue19
Pagination2283-2292
Date Published2025 Nov 06
ISSN1528-0020
KeywordsArtificial Intelligence, Clinical Decision-Making, Hematologic Diseases, Hematology, Humans, Machine Learning
Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) and its subdiscipline, machine learning (ML), have the potential to revolutionize health care, including hematology. The diagnosis and treatment of hematologic disorders depend on the integration of diverse data sources, such as imaging, pathology, omics, and laboratory parameters. The increasing volume and complexity of patient data have made clinical decision-making more challenging. AI/ML hold significant potential for enhancing diagnostic accuracy, risk stratification, and treatment response prediction through advanced modeling techniques. Generative AI, a recent advancement within the broader field of AI, is poised to have a profound impact on health care and hematology. Generative AI can enhance the development of novel therapeutic strategies, improve diagnostic workflows by generating high-fidelity images or pathology reports, and facilitate more personalized approaches to patient management. Its ability to augment clinical decision-making and streamline research represents a significant leap forward in the field. However, despite this potential, few AI/ML tools have been fully implemented in clinical practice due to challenges related to data quality, equity, advanced infrastructure, and the establishment of robust evaluation metrics. Despite its promise, AI implementation in hematology faces critical challenges, including bias, data quality issues, and a lack of regulatory frameworks and safety standards that keep pace with rapid technological advancements. In this review, we provide an overview of the current state of AI/ML in hematology as of 2025, identify existing gaps, and offer insights into future developments.

DOI10.1182/blood.2025029876
Alternate JournalBlood
PubMed ID40845137