Dr. David C. Rotzinger is a researcher and cardiothoracic–vascular radiologist, currently serving as Head of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Radiology at Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and the University of Lausanne (UNIL). He obtained his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in 2017, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in life sciences from Lausanne University in 2021. Dr. Rotzinger is an expert in utilizing multimodality, cross-sectional, and projectional imaging for the precise diagnosis of cardiovascular and thoracic diseases. His primary research is on advancing the field of chest and cardiovascular disease management through the implementation of cutting-edge CT technologies, with an emphasis on enhancing patient safety, treatment strategies, and overall outcomes. Specifically, his research projects concentrate on optimizing image quality and diagnostic performance in computed tomography (CT), including the latest dual-energy (DECT) and photon-counting (PCCT) systems. He is also actively involved in investigating innovative non-invasive atherosclerotic inflammation markers, derived from post-mortem CT studies. Beyond his contributions to clinical and scientific endeavors, Dr. Rotzinger is deeply committed to medical education by teaching pre- and advanced post-graduate cardiothoracic radiology courses at both the university and the hospital. In recognition of his teaching skills, he was appointed as a senior lecturer with the teaching authorization "PD-MER" in 2023.