Date & time: July 2, 2014 (Wed) 16:30-18:00
Venue: Daiko Campus, East Building 4F, Auditorium (Room 401)
Title: "Update on Women in Science and Quantitative Image Analysis/CAD"
Speaker: Dr. Maryellen L. Giger,
A.N. Pritzker Professor of Radiology, the Committee on Medical Physics, and
the College Vice-Chair for Basic Science Research,
Dept. of Radiology, the University of Chicago
Target participants: Research assistants and academic staff members
Language: English
Registration: No prior registration required
Contact: Ms. Reiko Kurokawa (kurokawa.reiko@g.mbox.nagoya-u.ac.jp)
Abstract:
The lecture will review breast cancer imaging in the United States as well as the increasing role of women researchers in the STEMM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine). Specifically, the role of female medical physicists will be noted through the AAPM (American Association of Physicists in Medicine) in which women scientists comprise approximately 22% (1750/8078) of the AAPM membership. Their various contributions to education, research, and clinical roles will be summarized. Opportunities for the growth and training of women as leaders will also be presented. In addition, suggestions and resources for improvement in balancing professional life and personal life will be given. The lecture will conclude with a summary of the speaker's role and research in computer-aided diagnosis.

Please download the poster [PDF].