
UCLA has appointed Katherine P. Andriole as its first associate dean for Health AI Strategy and Innovation, with an initial focus on radiology.
Key Details
- 1Katherine P. Andriole, PhD, professor of radiological sciences, was named associate dean for Health AI Strategy and Innovation at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine.
- 2She will also continue as director of the UCLA Center for AI and SMART Health.
- 3The new leadership position highlights AI's growing importance in research, education, and clinical practice at UCLA Health.
- 4UCLA's AI strategy initially prioritizes radiology for implementation across healthcare disciplines.
- 5Andriole will work closely with UCLA Health's Chief AI Officer to drive AI research and translation.
Why It Matters
The appointment marks a strategic commitment by a major academic medical center to integrate AI into clinical operations, starting with radiology. This move could accelerate structured, clinically relevant AI deployment and create a model for other health systems.

Source
Radiology Business
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