Regina Barzilay

Regina Barzilay is a prominent computer scientist and professor of electrical engineering and computer science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is known for her groundbreaking work in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the application of deep learning techniques to problems in healthcare and medicine. Barzilay's key achievements include developing AI systems that can assist in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Her research has focused on using natural language processing and machine learning to analyze medical data and images, with the goal of improving the speed and accuracy of cancer detection and treatment planning. Barzilay's work has been widely recognized, and she has received numerous awards and honors, including a MacArthur "Genius" Grant and the Squirrel AI Award for Artificial Intelligence for the Benefit of Humanity. Barzilay received her Ph.D. in computer science from Columbia University in 2002 and joined the faculty at MIT in 2003. Prior to her academic career, she worked as a research scientist at AT&T Labs. In addition to her research, Barzilay is also known for her work in promoting diversity and inclusion in the field of computer science, and she has been a vocal advocate for increasing the representation of women and underrepresented groups in STEM fields.