Speaker: Dr Gerald Lip, Clinical Director Breast Screening NHSG.
Professor Lip is a leading figure in breast screening and medical innovation, holding key roles as the Clinical Director for breast screening in the North East of Scotland and is the current President of the British Society of Breast Radiology. He is also Scotland’s first Head of AI in Medicine at the University of Aberdeen, in line with his work in integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare.
A graduate of Trinity College Medicine, Professor Lip furthered his expertise with an MSc in Health Informatics and completed his radiology training in Aberdeen. His research significantly focuses on the application of AI in breast imaging, aiming to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of cancer detection. Notably, he led the GEMINI prospective evaluation of mammography AI, a project supported by the NHS National Strategy for AI in Health and Social Care.
Beyond his clinical and research roles, Professor Lip is an active educator and trainer, contributing to the British Institute of Radiology AI special interest group. He frequently publishes and speaks on topics such as patient engagement, innovation in breast imaging techniques, and the safety and quality assurance of AI in medical practice. His work emphasizes how technology can improve patient care, striving to make advanced diagnostic tools accessible and effective for both medical professionals and the public.
