Samira A. Rahimi, Associate Academic Member at Mila, has been included in the 2026 Stanford-Elsevier list of the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists, highlighting her impactful contributions at the intersection of artificial intelligence and digital health in 2025.
The Stanford-Elsevier list is a globally recognized metric of academic excellence, identifying researchers whose publications have significantly influenced their respective fields.
As an Associate Professor in McGill University’s Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences and holder of the Canada Research Chair in AI and Advanced Digital Primary Health Care, Dr. Rahimi’s research focuses on developing and implementing AI-powered digital health technologies. Her lab's work aims to improve primary healthcare delivery and expand access to care for vulnerable and underserved populations.
"It is a great honour to be recognized among the world’s 2% scientists. This milestone reflects the hard work of our team and our commitment to advancing AI and digital health to create more accessible and equitable healthcare systems," Dr. Rahimi said.
