Event Speaker
Andrew D. Smith,
MD PhD
Chair and Full Member, Radiology
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Dr. Andrew Smith is Chair of Radiology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He is an expert in oncologic imaging and artificial intelligence. He leads IMAGINE, a multi-institutional initiative to advance pediatric AI development, validation and clinical translation. He is an inventor with 30 patents, has led FDA clearance of several AI solutions, and is the founder of 3 AI startup companies.
Sessions
From Concept to Clinic:
A Real-World Guide to AI/ML SaMD
Presented by Yujan Shrestha, MD, Andrew D. Smith, <br>MD PhD in Radiology Jun 10, 2026 | 4:15 PM.
Developing AI and ML imaging solutions for clinical use requires careful planning, rigorous data practices, and a clear understanding of regulatory pathways. Many imaging informatics professionals, radiologists, and engineers have strong prototypes but struggle to navigate the transition to an FDA-cleared Software as a Medical Device (SaMD). Early decisions in dataset curation, annotation, documentation, and…