Rebecca Richards-Kortum
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Rebecca Richards-Kortum
Rice University
From Cells to Surgery: Deep Learning Microscopy for Precision Oncology
Deep-learning-enabled microscopy overcomes optical limits of conventional imaging by rapidly generating large-scale, slide-free cellular and vascular maps at high resolution, enabling early point-of-care cancer detection and intraoperative margin assessment in resource-limited settings.
About the Speaker
Rebecca Richards-Kortum is a bioengineer dedicated to developing low-cost medical technologies to improve global health. As the Malcolm Gillis University Professor at Rice University, she leads interdisciplinary teams creating innovative imaging systems and diagnostics for early cancer detection and newborn and maternal care in resource-limited settings. Her work has led to patented devices, clinical impact across more than 40 countries and adoption in global health programs. A MacArthur Fellow and passionate educator, she co-founded programs training students to apply engineering to health challenges. She is a member of the US National Academies of Engineering, Science, and Medicine, reflecting broad impact across research, education and policy..
