A.N. Pritzker Distinguished Service Professor of Radiology
The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
For pioneering discoveries advancing cancer diagnosis through the development of computer-aided detection and machine learning methods for medical imaging and for her profound impact on advancing women in cancer research. Dr. Giger’s research has established quantitative imaging and radiomics approaches that extract high-dimensional features from radiologic images to characterize tumor phenotype and predict cancer risk, diagnosis, and treatment response. A dedicated mentor and role model, she has guided more than 120 trainees and championed the careers of women scientists and clinicians, fostering a new generation of leaders in imaging and cancer research.
The AACR-Women in Cancer Research Charlotte Friend Lectureship was established in 1998 in honor of renowned virologist and discoverer of the Friend virus, Charlotte Friend, PhD, for her pioneering research on viruses, cell differentiation, and cancer. This lectureship recognizes an outstanding female or male scientist who has made meritorious contributions to the field of cancer research and who has, through leadership or by example, furthered the advancement of women in science. To learn more, please visit the press release.
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