Professor Jena is an academic radiation oncologist in the neuro-oncology team at Cambridge University Hospitals, and Professor of AI in Radiation Oncology at the University of Cambridge.

‘I am honoured to accept this role,' Professor Jena said. ‘AI has become a part of our daily lives, and the pace of change of AI technologies outstrips anything else that we see in clinical practice. The college has taken a leading role in education, evaluation, safety and equity of AI deployment in radiology and oncology.

‘I hope to be able to bring my own knowledge, experience and collaboration network to the table, advising the college on emerging opportunities and helping mitigate risk in a fast-moving field.'

Prof Jena led OSAIRIS, an NHSX funded AI project that developed the first cloud-based open-source medical imaging device within an NHS hospital.

Dr Nicky Thorp, vice-president for clinical oncology at the RCR, said: ‘I'm delighted to welcome Professor Raj Jena as the RCR CO AI lead advisor.

‘His considerable expertise in data driven innovation in clinical oncology will help shape safe, effective adoption of AI across UK cancer care. We are most fortunate to have the benefit of his leadership guiding this rapidly evolving critical agenda. This work will ensure patients benefit from technology that enhances, rather than replaces, the clinical excellence at the heart of our profession.'