Cancer Health Equity in Context
Principal Investigator
Name
Melody Schiaffino
Degrees
PhD, MPH
Institution
University of California San Diego
Position Title
Associate Professor
About this CDAS Project
Study
NLST
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Project ID
NLST-1138
Initial CDAS Request Approval
Oct 16, 2023
Title
Cancer Health Equity in Context
Summary
Lung cancer is a great economic burden in the US. Early detection of lung cancer may in some cases allow for prompt treatment and prolong patient life. Creating novel methods for predicting lung cancer requires a deeper understanding of how multiple variables influence the disease
Aims
The aim of this project is to: combine computational modeling with AI/machine learning to better predict lung cancer.
Collaborators
Dr Uduak Z George