Computers vs. Cancer: Data mining can improve early detection of lung carcinoma. —  Jinglu Wang
Channel: IgniteNYC
Date: 2018-06-11

Jinglu Wang
“Computers vs. Cancer: How data mining of CT scans can improve early detection of lung carcinoma.”

In the daytime, Jinglu implements EHRs. At night, she is a cancer-fighting superhero, using data to help solve the most complex healthcare conundrums.

Problems only look impossible from far away. Ten years ago, understanding cancer seemed a goal that was too far to reach, and now, with cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning, computer vision, and big datasets, we can use technology to combat disease. Follow me on my journey to understand, predict, and help treat lung cancer, the no. 1 cancer-killer in the US.