Center for Advanced Diagnostic Research (CADRe) Launch Event
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Center for Advanced Diagnostic Research (CADRe) Launch Event

Center for Advanced Diagnostic Research (CADRe) Launch Event

June 03, 2026

Center for Advanced Diagnostic Research (CADRe)


The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons (VP&S) and the Department of Radiology,
in partnership with the
Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center and NewYork-Presbyterian,
invite you to join us as we launch CADRe.

LOCATION

Columbia School of Nursing

560 W 168th Street, 7th Floor

New York, NY 10032

CADRe is a multidisciplinary center based in the Department of Radiology at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. CADRe is dedicated to transforming the way diseases are detected, classified, and monitored. By integrating molecular science, imaging, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, CADRe drives the development of next-generation diagnostic tools and translates discovery into clinical practice, improving outcomes, and shaping the future of healthcare. This event will highlight the depth and breadth of the mission and activities of CADRe and engage the research community at Columbia University, as well as our partners, more broadly into a vibrant scientific ecosystem. We're excited to have you join us!

Agenda

Wednesday, June 3
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
COFFEE AND REGISTRATION
Coffee and poster presentations
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
WELCOME
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Opening Remarks
Ajay Gupta, MD, MS, Chair, Department of Radiology Katrina Armstrong, MD, Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Overview of CADRe's Vision and Mission: The Future is Now
Stella Kang, MD, MS, Director, Center for Advanced Diagnostic Research (CADRe)
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
SESSION 1: IMAGING INNOVATION AND ADVANCEMENT TO THE BEDSIDE
Moderated by Stella Kang, MD, MS, Director, Center for Advanced Diagnostic Research (CADRe)
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Sachin Jambawalikar, PhD
Associate Chair of Research Informatics/IT for the Department of Radiology
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Bethany Percha, MPH, PhD
Chief Data and Analytics Officer at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Catherine Estrampes
President & CEO, US & Canada at GE HealthCare
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Parminder Bhatia
Chief AI Officer, GE Healthcare
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
COFFEE BREAK
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
SESSION 2: IMAGING BIOMARKERS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPEUTICS
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Andrew Lassman, MD
Associate Dean of Clinical Research Compliance at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Moustafa Gabr, PhD
Associate Professor of Chemistry in Radiology, Weill Cornell Medical College
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Benjamin Herzberg, MD
Associate Director, Experimental Therapeutics/Phase I Program, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC)
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Sandra Ryeom, PhD
Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs and New Master’s Degree Programs, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
SESSION 3: AI TRANSLATION AND VALUE
Panel discussion, introduced and moderated by Despina Kontos, PhD, Director, Center for Innovation in Imaging Biomarkers and Integrated Diagnostics (CIMBID)
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
CLOSING REMARKS
Stella Kang, MD, MS
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
LUNCH RECEPTION
First floor, Room 115. Networking and poster presentations.

Speakers
Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Executive Vice President for Health and Biomedical Sciences for Columbia University
Chief AI Officer, GE Healthcare
President and CEO, US & Canada at GE HealthCare
Associate Professor of Chemistry in Radiology, Weill Cornell Medical College
James Picker Professor of Radiology and Chair of the Department of Radiology
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Associate Director, Experimental Therapeutics/Phase I Program, HICCC
Assistant Professor of Radiology (Physics) and Associate Chair of Research Informatics/IT for the Department of Radiology
Professor of Radiology and Director of the Center for Advanced Diagnostic Research (CADRe)
Professor of Radiology, Chief Research Information Officer for CUIMC, and Director of the Center for Innovation in Imaging Biomarkers and Integrated Diagnostics (CIMBID)
Professor of Neurology and Associate Dean of Clinical Research Compliance at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons
Assistant Professor of Pathology and Director of Digital Pathology, Department of Pathology
Chief Data and Analytics Officer at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Florence and Herbert Irving Endowed Professor of Medicine, Director, Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, and Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research
Associate Professor of Surgical Sciences and Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs and New Master’s Degree Programs, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

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