Regina Barzilay

Regina Barzilay, a professor at MIT and a leading expert in deep learning for oncology, discusses her groundbreaking work in cancer diagnosis and treatment. She shares insights on how literature shapes scientific perspectives and the importance of empathy in research. The conversation touches on the challenges of data access for deep learning, innovations in drug discovery, and the evolution of natural language processing. Regina also reflects on personal missions and the search for meaning in life, emphasizing authenticity in the face of societal expectations.

Regina Barzilay, computer scientist and expert in natural language processing, talks about data collection, privacy, bias, and 'distributional shift' in healthcare algorithms. She addresses the lack of diversity in data sets, challenges in integrating data in drug discovery, biases in AI and healthcare, and challenges in insurance and personalized medicine.

Regina Barzilay, School of Engineering Distinguished Professor of AI & Health at MIT, discusses her journey to develop an AI-based system for early detection of breast cancer. She explores challenges in clinical AI and the promise of ChatGPT in healthcare. She also addresses the need to mitigate inequity in medicine while advancing clinical AI.