Weiguo Cao | medical image processing | Best Innovation Award

Dr. Weiguo Cao | medical image processing | Best Innovation Award

Mayo Clinic | United States

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👨‍💻 Summary

Dr. Weiguo Cao is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mayo Clinic, specializing in computer vision, machine learning, and medical image processing. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, his research bridges cutting-edge AI technologies with healthcare applications, focusing on diagnostic tools and medical image analysis.

🎓 Education

Dr. Cao completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science at the Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, in 2011. His dissertation was titled “3D Non-rigid Shape Analysis Technology and their Applications.”

đź’Ľ Professional Experience

Dr. Cao has held key roles at prestigious institutions. He is currently a Senior Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic (June 2021-present), following his tenure as a Postdoctoral Associate at the State University of New York (2017-2021). Previously, he worked as a Research Scientist at Alibaba Group (2016-2017) and the Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2011-2016).

📚 Academic Citations

Dr. Cao’s work is widely recognized, with numerous publications in medical imaging, computer vision, and AI. His research outputs have contributed to advancements in medical image segmentation, machine learning algorithms, and deep learning for clinical decision support.

đź’» Technical Skills

Dr. Cao is proficient in Python, C++, MATLAB, and R for programming. His technical expertise spans image processing, including texture and shape analysis, medical image segmentation, and feature extraction. He has deep experience in machine learning, working with models like SVM, Random Forest, CNN, and RNN. He’s also skilled in software design, system architecture, and using tools like Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and CUDA.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Throughout his career, Dr. Cao has mentored students and researchers, offering expertise in image processing, machine learning, and software development. His contributions to educational projects and research have supported the development of new AI applications in healthcare.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Cao’s research interests include medical image processing (detection, segmentation, and classification of medical images), machine learning (deep learning models like CNN and RNN for healthcare), pattern recognition, and software design for creating advanced diagnostic tools. His work aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of clinical decision-making through AI-powered systems.

📚 Top Notes Publications 

3D-GLCM CNN: A 3-dimensional gray-level co-occurrence matrix-based CNN model for polyp classification via CT colonography
    • Authors: J. Tan, Y. Gao, Z. Liang, W. Cao, M.J. Pomeroy, Y. Huo, L. Li, M.A. Barish, …

    • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging

    • Year: 2020

An Investigation of CNN Models for Differentiating Malignant from Benign Lesions Using Small Pathologically Proven Datasets
    • Authors: Shu Zhang, Fangfang Han, Zhengrong Liang, Jiaxing Tan, Weiguo Cao, Yongfeng …

    • Journal: Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics

    • Year: 2019

GLCM-CNN: Gray Level Co-occurrence Matrix Based CNN Model for Polyp Diagnosis
    • Authors: J. Tan, Y. Gao, W. Cao, M. Pomeroy, S. Zhang, Y. Huo, L. Li, Z. Liang

    • Journal: 2019 IEEE EMBS International Conference on Biomedical & Health Informatics

    • Year: 2019

SHREC’08 Entry: 3D Face Recognition Using Moment Invariants
    • Authors: D. Xu, P. Hu, W. Cao, H. Li

    • Journal: IEEE International Conference on Shape Modeling and Applications

    • Year: 2008

Real-Time Accurate 3D Reconstruction Based on Kinect v2
    • Authors: Li Shi-Rui, Li Qi, Li Hai-Yang, Hou Pei-Hong, Cao Wei-Guo, Wang Xiang-Dong, …

    • Journal: Journal of Software

    • Year: 2016

Kirsten Tolstrup | medicine | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kirsten Tolstrup | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at UCSF School of Medicine, United States

👨‍🎓Professional Profile

👩‍⚕️ Summary

Dr. Kirsten Tolstrup is a distinguished cardiologist with extensive experience in cardiovascular disease, adult comprehensive echocardiography, and women’s heart health. With certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Echocardiography, she has held leadership roles at prominent institutions such as UCSF, Cedars-Sinai, and UNM. She is currently the Associate Chief of Cardiology at UCSF and serves as the Interim Medical Director of the HVC in the Division of Cardiology.

🎓 Education

Dr. Tolstrup completed her MD at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1993. She holds a BS from the University of Copenhagen, obtained in 1988. She pursued her Internal Medicine Residency at USC-LAC Medical Center in Los Angeles (1995-1998) and completed a Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship at the UNM Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque (1998-2001).

đź’Ľ Professional Experience

Throughout her career, Dr. Tolstrup has held key roles, including Associate Chief of Cardiology at UCSF (2020-present), Medical Director of the Heart Station and Echo Laboratory at UNM (2012-2016), and Director of the Cardiac Non-invasive Stress Laboratory at Cedars-Sinai (2009-2012). She has also served as an Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA and Professor of Medicine at UCSF.

📚 Academic Citations

Dr. Tolstrup has made significant academic contributions, authoring chapters in notable medical texts such as Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Cardiology and The Ultimate Echo Guide. She has contributed to clinical guidelines on the use of echocardiography for cardiac embolism and heart disease in pregnancy.

🛠️ Technical Skills

She is highly skilled in adult comprehensive echocardiography and non-invasive cardiovascular imaging, with expertise in cardiac diagnostics and advanced echocardiographic techniques. Her technical proficiency also extends to cardiovascular risk assessment and imaging.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Dr. Tolstrup has shared her knowledge through teaching roles, including as a Teaching Associate at UCLA and Professor of Medicine at UCSF. She also served as an Instructor/Master at Dynamic Taekwondo Academy and remains actively involved in mentoring and instructing future cardiologists.

🔬 Research Interests

Her research interests focus on cardiovascular imaging, particularly in the areas of women’s heart health, aortic diseases, and heart failure. Dr. Tolstrup is dedicated to advancing the clinical applications of echocardiography and understanding cardiovascular risks across diverse populations.

đź“–Top Noted Publications

Very low prevalence and incidence of atrial fibrillation among Bolivian forager-farmers

Authors: Rowan, C.J., Eskander, M.A., Seabright, E., Kaplan, H.S., Gurven, M.D.
Journal: Annals of Global Health
Year: 2021

Update on Bicuspid Aortic Valve Syndrome: Patient Selection and Therapies in 2020

Authors: Anderson, D., Grober, A., Mahadevan, V., Tolstrup, K.
Journal: Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
Year: 2020

The clinical application of the ratio of transmitral early filling velocity to early diastolic strain rate: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Lassen, M.C.H., Olsen, F.J., Skaarup, K.G., Gislason, G., Biering-Sørensen, T.
Journal: Journal of Echocardiography
Year: 2020

 A Case-Based Discussion on the Management of Cryptogenic Stroke and Patent Foramen Ovale in the Patient With a Hypercoagulable Disorder

Authors: Gerstein, N.S., Clegg, S.D., Levin, D.B., Yoshida, Y., Homma, S.
Journal: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Year: 2019

Ratio of transmitral early filling velocity to early diastolic strain rate predicts long-term risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in the general population

Authors: Lassen, M.C.Hø., Biering-Sørensen, S.R., Olsen, F.J., Jensen, J.S., Biering-Sørensen, T.
Journal: European Heart Journal
Year: 2019

Guidelines for the Use of Echocardiography in the Evaluation of a Cardiac Source of Embolism

Authors: Saric, M., Armour, A.C., Arnaout, M.S., Michelena, H.I., Tolstrup, K.
Journal: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography
Year: 2016