AI Enters the Fight to Cure Breast CancerWhile the world’s eyes are locked on the novel coronavirus, researchers are using novel medical technologies to end deadly diseases. John Shepherd , Ph.D., is a data scientist hoping breast ... Read more »
Research & Innovation
Our work includes a number of active human studies and technology development projects. We are (1) developing methods for predicting breast cancer risk from breast density and tissue thickness; (2) predicting metabolic health status and disease risk using 3D Optical, X-ray, and magnetic resonance imaging; and (3) describing frailty and functional ability using advanced body composition analysis and strength assessments.
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Hawaiʻi and Pacific Islands Mammography Registry
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Our Team
Active Members STAFF John Shepherd Director Leila Kazemi Clinical Research Manager Nisa Kelly Clinical Research Coordinator Laarni Igawa Clinical Research Coordinator Thomas Wolfgruber Post-Doc Steve Buchthal Post-Doc En Yong Liu …
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What We Do SRL is a group of research scientists that create novel imaging biomarkers for the detection of cancer as well as the quantification of cancer risk factors. Our mission …
Labs & Services
The SRL provides a number of services for the general public and other researchers. Our Body Composition Lab is a core lab facility within the University of Hawai’i Cancer, covering areas in Body Composition, Exercise Physiology, and Energy Metabolism to provide accurate and precise measures of physiological biomarkers for research and self-assessment. We also share our data and code with other investigators interested in working with our findings. Finally, we provide quality assurance services to review, analyze, and assess the performance of various devices.
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- AI Enters the Fight to Cure Breast Cancer
Western Digital Helps University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center Leverage the Power of Data and AI to Combat Breast CancerSAN JOSE, Calif. – Feb 17, 2021 Leading provider of essential data storage infrastructure, Western Digital, announced today that it has partnered with the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center to provide the storage ... Read more »
John Shepherd, PhD Elected into AIMBE College of Fellows, Class of 2021Our Group Director, John Shepherd, Ph.D., has been elected into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. He is one of 175 new fellows to ... Read more »