Shepherd Research Lab Blog

CREATE Program internship concludes with poster presentation

August 5, 2021August 9, 2021
News, Presentations, Shape Up

Interns from the CREATE Program recently gave poster presentations on their research. They have been conducting research for the last 2 months, under the mentorship and supervision of faculty members… Read More »CREATE Program internship concludes with poster presentation

SRL research featured in University of Hawai‘i Research magazine, Noelo

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021
Astro3DO, Media, Shape Up

The 2020 issue of the University of Hawai‘i research magazine, Noelo, features SRL’s 3D body scanning, highlighting the Shape Up! Studies and Astro3DO Study. As with all our research, our… Read More »SRL research featured in University of Hawai‘i Research magazine, Noelo

AI Enters the Fight to Cure Breast Cancer

February 17, 2021March 9, 2021
AI PHI, Breast Cancer Research, Media

While the world’s eyes are locked on the novel coronavirus, researchers are using novel medical technologies to end deadly diseases. John Shepherd , Ph.D., is a data scientist hoping breast… Read More »AI Enters the Fight to Cure Breast Cancer

Western Digital Helps University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center Leverage the Power of Data and AI to Combat Breast Cancer

February 17, 2021March 9, 2021
AI PHI, Breast Cancer Research, Media

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Feb 17, 2021 Leading provider of essential data storage infrastructure, Western Digital, announced today that it has partnered with the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center to provide the storage… Read More »Western Digital Helps University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center Leverage the Power of Data and AI to Combat Breast Cancer

John Shepherd, PhD Elected into AIMBE College of Fellows, Class of 2021

February 15, 2021July 26, 2021
News

Our Group Director, John Shepherd, Ph.D., has been elected into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. He is one of 175 new fellows to… Read More »John Shepherd, PhD Elected into AIMBE College of Fellows, Class of 2021

SRL @ Obesity Week 2020

November 1, 2020February 19, 2021
Presentations

Obesity Week is presented by The Obesity Society (TOS) in partnership with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) to explore leading-edge science, clinical interventions, and policy approaches… Read More »SRL @ Obesity Week 2020

Dr. Shepherd interview on Astro3DO with TRISH

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020
Astro3DO, Media

The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) want to help mitigate the risk of muscle and bone mass loss during long-duration space flights. Supported by TRISH, John Shepherd and… Read More »Dr. Shepherd interview on Astro3DO with TRISH

SRL at the 2020 Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop

January 28, 2020January 29, 2020
Astro3DO, Presentations

The Human Research Program (HRP) is dedicated to discovering the best methods and technologies to support safe, productive human space travel. They work to improve astronauts’ ability to collect data,… Read More »SRL at the 2020 Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop

CANCELLED – Save the Date – IBDW 2021

January 9, 2020February 9, 2021
News

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled. In it’s place will be the Advanced Breast Cancer Staging Discussion (ABCD) Meeting. Learn more at https://breastdensityworkshop.org/abcd We are… Read More »CANCELLED – Save the Date – IBDW 2021

3D scan study by UH Cancer Center student hailed for obesity findings

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019
Media, Presentations, Shape Up

A 3D optical scan study by Michael Wong, a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa graduate student in the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center’s research lab of professor John Shepherd, was selected by OBESITY as one of the top five entries for research… Read More »3D scan study by UH Cancer Center student hailed for obesity findings

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