Dr. Hyeon Yu, MD, FSIR, is a Clinical Professor of Radiology in the Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine. He also serves as the Vice Chair of Quality and Safety for the Department of Radiology and as the Director of VIR Quality and Safety. Dr. Yu earned his medical degree from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea, where he also completed his residency, and then completed his fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at UNC. His clinical and research interests include interventional oncology, venous sampling, portal hypertension, and prostatic artery embolization, with a particular emphasis on leveraging technology and artificial intelligence in medical imaging to improve patient outcomes. This is demonstrated by his RSNA Imaging AI Advanced Certification and his role as a principal investigator on numerous clinical trials, including studies evaluating sarcopenia and body composition. He is a highly recognized contributor to the field, having been recognized for his excellence and distinguished service as a peer reviewer for several leading academic journals. Dr. Yu is a Fellow of the Society of Interventional Radiology (FSIR).