2ⁿᵈ Edition of the Cancer R&D World Conference 2026

Speakers - CRDWC 2025

Alexander Rahman, Cancer R&D World Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Alexander Rahman

Alexander Rahman

  • Designation: Arizona State University
  • Country: USA
  • Title: A Quantum Machine Learning Approach to Identifying Stress Linked Cancer Risk

Abstract

Stress plays a critical role in cancer risk, progression, and patient outcomes. This study presents StressMap-Q, a quantum machine learning model designed to identify stress patterns linked to oncogenic activity. By analyzing multimodal datasets—stress scores, cortisol levels, and gene expression. StressMap-Q accurately classifies high-risk profiles. Using quantum kernel estimation and variational quantum classifiers, the model outperforms classical methods in detecting stress-related cancer indicators, offering a new path for early risk detection in psycho-oncology.