Derya Yakar

Dr. Derya Yakar, an Associate Professor of AI-Supported Radiology and a radiologist, specializes in developing advanced AI algorithms for oncological imaging. Holding positions at the University Medical Center Groningen and the Netherlands Cancer Institute, she focuses on enhancing CT and MRI diagnostic performance, particularly for abdominal diseases like liver disease, pancreatic cancer, and prostate cancer.

Dr. Yakar has secured research grants from prestigious organizations such as Health Holland, NWO, and the Hanarth Fund. She is committed to improving healthcare efficiency and accessibility by leveraging AI to streamline imaging protocols and automate radiologists' workflows, with the ultimate goal of enhancing healthcare accessibility and affordability.

An advocate for ethical AI, Dr. Yakar emphasizes transparency and fairness, integrating patient perspectives and social science insights to ensure equitable AI implementation. Her multidisciplinary approach addresses critical healthcare needs and sets new standards for the integration of AI into medical research and practice.