Amrita Kumar MSc

Dr. Amrita Kumar is a distinguished Consultant Radiologist renowned for her expertise in breast cancer and screening. Trained in the UK, she has established herself as a leading specialist in the field, conducting weekly breast cancer clinics and performing a comprehensive range of interventional procedures. With a profound commitment to advancing medical knowledge, Dr. Kumar has cultivated significant clinical and research interests in breast cancer and medical simulation, areas in which she has completed her MSc degree. Her dedication to innovation extends beyond traditional medical practices into the realm of AI implementation in healthcare.

Amrita has earned national recognition as a pioneering clinician in AI implementation within the UK healthcare system. She actively collaborates with vendors, academic institutions, and hospital providers to conduct real-world AI implementation and prospective clinical trials specifically focused on breast and lung cancer pathways. Her groundbreaking work in this field was acknowledged with the prestigious 2024 NHS Parliamentary Award for establishing the UK’s first dedicated AI working group, which developed formal implementation and governance frameworks that now serve as models across multiple NHS hospitals.

In recognition of her expertise, Dr. Kumar was appointed Chair for the National AI & Innovation Special Interest Group at the British Institute of Radiology in 2022, where she provides strategic guidance on AI implementation within UK healthcare. Further affirming her authority in this specialised field, she was appointed as an AI advisor to both the Royal College of Radiologists and NHS England/Department of Health in 2023, contributing to the development of comprehensive AI strategies for healthcare delivery. Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Kumar has contributed significantly to medical literature, publishing numerous articles in peer-reviewed papers and high-impact international journals, including the British Journal of Radiology.

Amrita recently authored a chapter in the internationally collaborative “Comprehensive Textbook of Healthcare Simulation” and ‘AI in Radiography’ published by Springer Science. Her expertise is regularly sought after at major international conferences, where she has been invited to deliver presentations throughout the United Kingdom, the UAE, and the United States. Dr. Kumar’s exceptional combination of clinical excellence, innovative research, and leadership in technological advancement continues to shape the future of radiological practice and cancer care.