ProfNet Experts Available on James Comey, AI in Medical Imaging, More

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EXPERT ALERTS

• Firing of James Comey
• Immigration and the Trump Administration
• AI and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging

MEDIA JOBS

• News Reporter, ABS Market – Debtwire ABS
• Equities and Oil Reporter, MT Newswires
• Financial Reporter – Reorg Research

OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES

• Journalist Spotlight: Christopher Elliott, Columnist and Author
• How to Become a Standout Photographer in Four Steps
• Blog Profiles: Fishing Blogs

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EXPERT ALERTS:

Firing of James Comey
Richard E. Levy
J.B. Smith Professor of Constitutional Law
University of Kansas
Levy can discuss the firing of James Comey, the future of the investigation, the constitutionality of the move, independent prosecutors, and the impartiality of an ongoing investigation: "The president's ability to fire the FBI director at will and replace the director (subject to Senate confirmation) arguably compromises public confidence in the independence and integrity of any investigation into the president or other high-ranking officials. Nonetheless, this circumstance does not render the action illegal or unconstitutional. Any consequences for this action will be political. If we are to draw a parallel to Nixon and the 'Saturday Night Massacre,' although Nixon had the power to fire the first special prosecutor, he was forced by the politics of the day to hire another one who was independent enough to conduct a real investigation. The rest is, as they say, history. It is unclear whether the politics of the day will force President Trump to nominate an independently minded FBI director or, alternatively, name a special prosecutor."
Contact: Mike Krings, [email protected]

Immigration and the Trump Administration
Juan Carlos Gómez
Director of Clinical Programs; Director of the Carlos A. Costa Immigration and Human Rights Clinic
Florida International University, Miami
Gómez was recently quoted on NBC 6 in Florida regarding Trump's executive order on immigration (article: http://tinyurl.com/l4dwyrt): "I think the community, while worried, should not panic. They should go get the correct information, understanding that this is only the beginning of a new policy but due process still exists in the United States."
Gómez has been defending the rights of individuals in immigration matters for the last 20 years. During this time, he has represented persons before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the United States Departments of Justice and Homeland Security in complex immigration matters. Within the field of immigration law, he has helped thousands of individuals in situations including removal and deportation proceedings, family immigration, and the transfer of professionals and executives to the United States. Gómez counsels international and national corporations on compliance with immigration laws. He also has coordinated teams of attorneys in multi-forum conflicts to effectively resolve clients' problems. As an attorney for a Central American Refugee Project, he coordinated the representation of thousands of individuals in the Southeastern United States in a national class action. He has represented refugees from every part of the world where there have been conflicts over the last two decades. As director of East Little Havana Legal Services, he led a team of attorneys to resolve the series of problems faced by clients in a holistic manner. Gómez is a highly sought-out attorney by other immigration attorneys for consultation on complex matters. In addition to having taught at a law school, he frequently lectures on immigration matters before professional organizations. He recently participated in a roundtable discussion on this topic: Part 1: http://tinyurl.com/mfeqezz, Part 2: http://tinyurl.com/lcfb53s, Part 3: http://tinyurl.com/mvv7tof
Contact: Jessica Drouet, [email protected]

AI and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
Martin Hedlund
Chief Technology Officer
ContextVision
"The concept of AI and machine learning has the potential to change the game of medical imaging. We can train neural networks with much more data than humans experience during a lifetime. This means that we can reproduce the competence of the best experts, or even outperform them! We can guarantee reproducibility in exams and diagnosis, and avoid human subjectivity and variations. With active learning models, results can continuously be improved. With better ground truth, i.e. data from different sources, time or outcome, AI can make better predictions, solve more complex tasks and make new discoveries."
Based in Stockholm, Sweden, is the chief technology officer and one of the founders of ContextVision. He finished his M.Sc. degree of Technology followed by further studies and research in image processing and GOP theory at Linköping University. He was R&D and site manager in Linköping until 1999 and has since served as CTO by focusing on strategic product and business development. Hudlund is spearheading the research and development of ContextVision's first AI-based imaging technology. By using algorithms, the product will be able to evaluate and enhance image quality automatically without the direct involvement of a clinical expert. This will improve workflow and improve diagnosis, and ultimately aid both patients and radiologists.
Website: www.contextvision.com
Contact: Stephanie Ross, [email protected]

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• JOURNALIST SPOTLIGHT: CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT, COLUMNIST AND AUTHOR. In our Journalist Spotlight Q&A series, PR Newswire for Journalists and ProfNet users share their insight and advice on how PR professionals and experts can improve communications and increase their chances of being featured in their publications. In this edition, we catch up with Christopher Elliott, an award-winning author, journalist and consumer advocate: http://prn.to/elliott
• HOW TO BECOME A STANDOUT PHOTOGRAPHER IN FOUR STEPS. In the competitive field of photography, it can be a struggle to separate yourself from the pack. A journalist's role has expanded as well, and assignments that traditionally were assigned to a reporter and photographer now are assigned to one person. Advancements in technology allow journalists to take spectacular photographs and videos on their smartphone. Whether you're shooting with a phone or a digital SLR, producing unique images can be challenging. Here are some tips to help your pictures stand out: http://bit.ly/2r1VdRc
• BLOG PROFILES: FISHING BLOGS. Each week, PR Newswire's Audience Relations team selects an industry/subject and profiles a handful of sites that do a good job with promoting and contributing to the conversation. This week, they look at fishing blogs: http://bit.ly/2pL2Nmh

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