Dr. Laurent Dercle, MD, PhD, is an associate research scientist in the Department of Radiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is a physician–scientist with knowledge and proficiency in radiology, nuclear medicine, oncology, engineering, and artificial intelligence, dedicated to improving patient care and outcomes through innovative approaches. He earned his medical degree at Paris University. He obtained board certification in nuclear medicine after completing a residency at Toulouse University Hospital. He specialized in cancer imaging as an assistant at Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus Grand Paris and is currently completing a radiology residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. His extensive research is focused on applying artificial intelligence to improve the clinical care of patients diagnosed with cancer. His work has been published in renowned scientific journals, including JAMA Oncology, The Lancet Oncology, Radiology, European Radiology, JNM, and EJNMMI.