Cornell University Undergraduate Joins Us as a Research Intern, Building Mobile Health Solutions for Better Care
We are delighted to welcome Remi Ladia, a student from Cornell University to the Computer Vision and Medical AI Lab (CVMAIL) and VinUni-Illinois Smart Health Center (VISHC) at VinUniversity as part of the Research Internship Program.
Image: Welcome Meeting with Remi
During her internship, Remi will contribute to Project “AI- Enabled Portable Ultrasound for Breast Cancer Screening in Low-Resource Settings”. Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality among women worldwide, with outcomes strongly influenced by early detection and timely diagnosis. In low-resource settings, access to conventional breast imaging infrastructure and specialist radiologists remains limited, creating substantial barriers to effective screening programs.
This project aims to develop and evaluate an AI-enabled portable ultrasound screening system for predicting breast malignancy among women presenting with breast abnormalities in Vietnam. The proposed system will leverage the Clarius HD3 portable ultrasound platform integrated with advanced artificial intelligence algorithms to support rapid, accessible, and cost-effective breast assessment at the point of care.
The research will focus on collecting portable breast ultrasound imaging data and developing machine learning models capable of automatically identifying suspicious lesions and estimating malignancy risk. The system will be designed to assist healthcare providers in triaging patients for further diagnostic workup and improving decision-making in environments with limited radiology expertise.
Through prospective clinical evaluation, the project will assess diagnostic performance, usability, and feasibility of deployment in real-world healthcare settings. By combining portable imaging and AI-assisted interpretation, this work seeks to expand access to breast cancer screening, reduce diagnostic delays, and improve early detection outcomes for underserved populations in Vietnam.
Under the guidance of our Principal Investigator, Dr Pham Huy Hieu, Remi will work closely with researchers and students at CVMAIL to explore innovative applications of artificial intelligence, computer vision, and digital health technologies. The project aims to develop accessible and affordable healthcare solutions that empower individuals to perform self- screening and support early disease detection, particularly in resource-limited settings.
The Research Internship Program at VinUniversity welcomes international students and students from VinUni’s partner universities who are passionate about research and innovation. Through a flexible and project-oriented approach, the program connects talented students with faculty mentors and research teams, creating opportunities for meaningful academic engagement and impactful research experiences.
We are excited to have Remi join our lab this summer and look forward to the ideas, perspectives, and contributions she will bring to our research community.