Conversation with Dr. Pallavi Tiwari

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Pallavi Tiwari, Associate Professor in Radiology, and the co-director of Imaging and Radiation Sciences in the Carbone Cancer Center at University of Wisconsin Madison. Her research interests lie in machine learning, data mining, and image analysis for personalized medicine solutions in oncology and neurological disorders. Over the last 15 years, her research has been focused on developing novel image analysis methods for diagnosis, prognosis, and evaluating treatment response for different types of cancers as well as neurological disorders. Her research has so far evolved into over 60 peer-reviewed publications, 50 peer-reviewed abstracts, and 12 patents (7 issued, 5 pending). Dr. Tiwari has been a recipient of several scientific awards, most notably being named as one of 100 women achievers by Government of India for making a positive impact in the field of Science and Innovation. In 2018, she was selected as one of Crain’s Business Cleveland Forty under 40. In 2020, she was awarded the J&J. Women in STEM (WiSTEM2D) scholar award in Technology. In 2021, she was awarded the Honorary Early Career Achievement Award through the Society for Imaging informatics in Medicine. Dr. Tiwari has received certification of commendation from the General Assembly of the State of Ohio and from Ohio Secretary of State for her work in brain tumors. Dr. Tiwari’s team has secured over $7.5M in grant funding for their research, through the National Cancer Institute, Department of Defense, and various foundation and state grants.