Los Angeles-based UCLA Health has appointed Katherine Andriole, PhD, as the first associate dean for health AI strategy and innovation at the David Geffen School of Medicine, effective March 26.
Dr. Andriole, a professor of radiological sciences, was also named director of the UCLA Center for AI and SMART Health, according to a March 26 news release. Her appointment reflects the system’s growing focus on integrating AI across clinical operations, research and education.
In her new role, Dr. Andriole will lead efforts to develop, evaluate and implement AI tools that support patient care, streamline workflows and improve data integration across health systems.
