Dr. Amber Simpson

Biography

Amber Simpson is a Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Computing Informatics and an Associate Professor at Queen’s University. She holds a BSc from Trent University and a PhD in Computer Science from Queen’s University. Prior to her current role, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. She has contributed to the field with 90 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and has presented her research at major conferences, including the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Simpson’s work focuses on developing innovative computational strategies in biomedical data science and artificial intelligence, aiming to improve human health, particularly in medical image analysis and computer-aided surgery. She is recognized for her contributions with multiple awards, including the American Association for Cancer Research Career Development Award and the Mihran & Mary Basmajian Award for Excellence in Health Research. In addition to her research, she serves as a Senior Editor for Cancer Research and is actively engaged with the scientific community through various advisory roles.

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