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Diego Cantor, Ph.D.
Biomedical Engineer and Technology Executive
Diego Cantor, Ph.D., is currently the Head of Engineering at Picture Health, a role he has held since June 2023. He is a seasoned Biomedical Engineer with over 15 years of experience in healthcare technology and innovation. Prior to joining Picture Health, he co-founded and served as the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) at Ezra, a healthcare company focused on early cancer detection using MRI and artificial intelligence, from October 2017 to August 2022.12
Academic Background
Dr. Cantor completed his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, where he specialized in applying machine learning techniques to medical imaging problems, particularly in epilepsy research. His postdoctoral work at Western University involved developing deep learning applications for medical imaging, including projects aimed at improving image-guided procedures and reducing the need for invasive biopsies.12
Professional Experience
- Head of Engineering, Picture Health (June 2023 - Present)
- Co-Founder & CTO, Ezra (October 2017 - August 2022)
- Mentor, Creative Destruction Lab (June 2022 - Present)
- CTO, Awake Labs (April 2017 - September 2017)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Western University (July 2015 - October 2016)
In addition to his engineering roles, Dr. Cantor has been involved in mentoring startups and contributing to the Toronto Machine Learning Society, showcasing his commitment to fostering innovation within the tech and healthcare sectors.12
His passion for healthcare innovation is matched by his entrepreneurial spirit, as he actively seeks to build teams and develop technologies that improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes.12
