SUMMARY

On November 22, 2024, a panel discussion on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with a focus on cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment, was held at the Embassy of France.

The event began with welcome remarks from H.E. Laurent Bili, Ambassador of France to the United States, and Rear Admiral Susan Blumenthal, MD (Ret.), Ambassador of Institut Curie. The discussion, moderated by Steve Clemons, Contributing Editor at The National Interest, featured two renowned experts: Dr. Sarah Watson, Medical Oncologist and Researcher at Institut Curie, and Dr. Kapil Parakh, Practicing Cardiologist and Senior Medical Lead at Google.

The panel highlighted the convergence of clinical oncology, bioinformatics, and technology, demonstrating how Dr. Watson’s and Dr. Parakh’s expertise is advancing the fight against metastases, a critical frontier in cancer research. Following the discussion, attendees participated in an engaging open Q&A session with the speakers.