Waterloo tech talent is powering Skinopathy’s AI revolution in skin cancer screening

Co-op students help build AI technology that’s revolutionizing the future of dermatology.

By Christie Zeb (she/her)

Skinopathy, a medtech startup specializing in AI-driven dermatology solutions, is leveraging co-op talent from the University of Waterloo to revolutionize early skin cancer detection and other skin conditions. The company hires students from Engineering, Computer Science, Geomatics, and Health Sciences programs to contribute to its AI technology, which helps physicians, nurses, and patients globally.

Co-op students play a crucial role in building the codebase for Skinopathy's mobile and web apps, including key features like billing modules and SMS notification systems. Health Sciences students conduct clinical research to inform AI solutions.

Students receive extensive support through an onboarding process, code reviews, and one-on-one mentorship. Skinopathy values fast learners and problem solvers who can quickly adapt to new programming languages.

Luke Wu, a Geomatics student, shares how his role as an AI engineering intern allowed him to work on models like PyTorch and YOLOv8 for burn area assessment. Wu emphasizes the positive impact of the company's supportive culture and the invaluable learning experience he's gained for his future career. With co-op students' contributions, Skinopathy is poised to lead in AI-driven healthcare innovation.

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