Ruiming Cao

University of California, Los Angeles

Papers

1

Total Citations

215

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About

Ruiming Cao is a leading researcher at the intersection of medical imaging and artificial intelligence, with a primary focus on developing deep learning models for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. His most impactful work centers on prostate cancer detection using multi-parametric MRI (mp-MRI), where he introduced FocalNet, a novel neural network architecture that jointly performs cancer detection and Gleason score prediction. This 2019 paper, with over 215 citations, directly addresses the critical limitation of inter-reader variability in mp-MRI interpretation by replacing qualitative criteria with quantitative, automated analysis. Beyond this landmark contribution, Cao’s research extends to other imaging modalities and disease contexts, consistently pushing toward more accurate, non-invasive diagnostic tools. His work has been recognized for its potential to reduce unnecessary biopsies and improve patient outcomes through precision medicine. With a citation record reflecting significant influence in the medical AI community, Cao stands out for bridging computational innovation with pressing clinical needs, making his research essential reading for anyone interested in AI-driven healthcare.

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Papers
215
Total Citations
215
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Joint Prostate Cancer Detection and Gleason Score Prediction in mp-MRI via FocalNet
215 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: University of California, Los Angeles

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