AI in Cancer: Bridging Context from Design to Delivery
Data Science Seminar Series
April 2, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual
Join MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Dr. Caroline Chung, as she discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize healthcare.
This session will delve into the multifaceted process of integrating AI into healthcare, emphasizing the critical role of context at every stage. You will be equipped with insights and strategies for successful AI development and implementation that is context-aware and patient-centric. Dr. Chung will talk about bridging the gap between technical innovation and clinical feasibility and utility. Namely, she will discuss:
- understanding the nuances of data collection.
- preprocessing.
- algorithm design.
- regulatory compliance, quality, and safety.
- infrastructural constraints.
About the Speaker
Caroline Chung, M.D., M.Sc.
Dr. Chung is Vice President and Chief Data & Analytics Officer at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she leads institutional efforts in quantitative imaging and data science to enable personalized cancer treatment. Her research focuses on computational imaging and modeling to detect and characterize tumors and treatment toxicities.
About the Data Science Seminar Series
CBIIT’s Data Science Seminar Series is dedicating its 2026 events to spotlighting the use of AI in cancer research and care. Brought to you by CBIIT and NCI's Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis AI working group, the upcoming webinars will explore a variety of questions, such as the following:
- How can AI be used for diagnosis, treatment, or omics research?
- What are the related laws and ethical considerations for AI?
- How can we empower an AI-ready cancer research community through workforce development, collaborations, and funding.
To view upcoming speakers or recordings of past presentations, visit the Data Science Seminar Series page.