Lillian Ekem, PhD (left) and GWHT Director Nimmi Ramanujam (right). On Wednesday, May 27, Lillian Ekem successfully defended her dissertation "Development of Image Quality Tools Supporting Cervical Cancer Screening with Applications to Resource-Limited Settings." Her work in AI algorithm development to screen cervical imaging will serve to improve detection of cervical cancer in conjunction with the Pocket Colposcope, Callascope, and the Calla Health App. If you'd like more i

Portable imaging tools paired with AI can help clinicians capture higher quality images and support more reliable clinical decision making at the point of care. PhD Student Lillian Ekem (left) tests the Callascope in the GWHT lab with Postdoctoral Fellow Jessica De Souza, PhD (right). From Image to Impact AI-assisted cervical imaging can support better care. A clearer image can lead to an earlier diagnosis, and more timely treatment. And in many cases, that can mean the diffe

(Above) Middle School participants of Ignite's Learner Program. (Below) High School students, part of Ignite's Makers Program, present on their designs. As part of the Center for Global Women’s Health Technologies (GWHT)‘s broader vision to train the next generation of innovators, the Duke Ignite program introduces middle and high school students to engineering design, human-centered problem solving, and real-world challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Devel