Event Speaker

Laura Coombs, PhD

Vice President, Data Science and Informatics

American College of Radiology

Dr. Laura Coombs is the Vice President of Data Science and Informatics at the American College of Radiology (ACR), leading AI, imaging informatics, and data-driven initiatives to enhance radiology practice. She oversees AI tool development, clinical registries, and informatics programs, collaborating with radiologists and industry partners to drive responsible AI adoption. A recognized expert in healthcare analytics and machine learning, Dr. Coombs contributes to publications and industry panels, advancing the integration of emerging technologies in radiology to improve workflow efficiency and patient outcomes.

Sessions

Navigating the FDA Maze: Future Challenges in AI Regulation

Presented by Yujan Shrestha, MD, Hari Trivedi, MD, Laura Coombs, PhD May 21, 2025 | 5:15 PMOregon Ballroom 203

This interactive session will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of FDA regulations, focusing on thorny issues such as continuous learning systems, the integration of large language models (LLMs), and the debate between lab-developed tests and commercial vendor solutions. Participants will engage in point-counter-point discussion, utilize a whiteboard for collaborative brainstorming, and contrast current regulatory approaches…