Hadiyah-Nicole Green is a medical physicist recognized for her groundbreaking work in developing a laser-activated nanoparticle method for cancer treatment. At the 2018 WOC STEM Conference, she received the Professional Achievement in Industry Award.

In an interview with Women of Color magazine, Green revealed that her commitment to fighting cancer was inspired by the personal impact of the disease on her aunt and uncle, who raised her.

With three degrees in physics, Green has utilized her expertise to pioneer cancer treatments using lasers, nanoparticles, and nanotechnology. She specializes in nanotechnology, immunotherapy, and precision medicine.

During her acceptance speech at the WOC Awards Gala, she stated, "A satellite in outer space can discern if a dime on the ground is face up or face down, yet we can't halt cancer in its tracks."

Green's remarkable achievement includes developing nanoparticle-based technology that eliminates tumors in mice within fifteen days after a single treatment, with no observed side effects.

For this innovative work, she has received a $1.1 million grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Green also founded the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation (URL: www.OraLee.org), named in honor of her late aunt, which is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, and effective cancer treatment.

Her revolutionary technology has shown promise in effectively eliminating cancer in mice within 15 days, requiring only one treatment, and exhibiting no side effects.

The foundation is gearing up to initiate human clinical trials within 12 months of reaching its initial fundraising goal of $10 million, aimed at saving a portion of the 8.8 million people who die from cancer annually.

This May, Green will serve as a Planning Committee Member for the upcoming National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Cancer Engineering Workshop in Washington, D.C., on May 20–21.

The workshop, themed "The Convergence of Engineering and Health to Advance Cancer Research and Care," will gather leading experts from various fields to discuss how innovations in engineering can transform cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Registration is open to the public; participants can join in person or virtually.