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Dr. Shekhar Chandra is a leading researcher in the field of medical imaging and machine learning, with a focus on the application of artificial intelligence to improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical outcomes. He is a Professor at the University of Melbourne, where he leads the Medical Imaging and Machine Learning Lab. His research spans a wide range of applications, including the analysis of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and other medical imaging modalities to detect and characterize diseases such as traumatic brain injury, musculoskeletal disorders, and cancer. Dr. Chandra has made significant contributions to the development of deep learning algorithms for medical image segmentation, classification, and reconstruction. His work has been published in top-tier journals and conferences, and he has received numerous awards for his research and teaching. Dr. Chandra is also actively involved in clinical translation, working closely with clinicians to ensure that his research has a real-world impact on patient care.