Dr. Regina Barzilay

Professor

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Biography

Regina Barzilay is a Distinguished Professor for AI and Health at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and leads the AI Faculty at the Jameel Clinic. She specializes in developing machine learning methods for drug discovery and clinical applications, leveraging her extensive background in natural language processing. A breast cancer survivor, Barzilay has contributed significantly to research that employs AI in the early detection of breast cancer, creating innovative diagnostic tools. She has received numerous accolades for her work, including the MacArthur Fellowship and multiple prestigious awards in the field of artificial intelligence. Barzilay's research interests lie in oncology learning, particularly utilizing vast data sets from cancer patients to improve disease progression models and treatment methods. Additionally, she is involved in projects focused on machine learning applications in chemistry, aiming to revolutionize the drug discovery process. Barzilay is also an esteemed member of several academic associations, including the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Medicine, and has received numerous teaching and research honors throughout her career.

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished Professor for AI and Health

2017-01-01 — Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Leading research and development in AI applications for healthcare, focusing on drug discovery and clinical decision-making.

Awards

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MacArthur Fellowship

2017-01-01
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NSF Career Award

2005-01-01