AI on the Ground Seminar: AI for Paediatric Fracture Detection on Imaging
- Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2025, 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: AIML
- Dr Susan Shelmerdine Associate Professor of Radiology at UCL and Consultant Paediatric Radiologist at GOSH
About the speaker:
Dr Susan Shelmerdine is a leading voice in AI for paediatric imaging. She holds roles as Associate Professor of Radiology at UCL and Consultant Paediatric Radiologist at GOSH. Supported by an NIHR Advanced Fellowship, she leads the FRACTURE study evaluating AI for paediatric fracture detection. She founded the AI Taskforce for the European Society of Paediatric Radiology, shaping international ethical guidelines, and her expertise has informed NICE鈥檚 AI Early Value Assessment. She is also founder of the Royal College of Radiologists Blended AI Course and the 2025 RCR Roentgen Travelling Professor, championing responsible AI integration and education.
Talk outline:
AI for Paediatric Fracture Detection on Imaging
This talk explores the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence for detecting fractures in children on X-rays鈥攐ne of the most common but misdiagnosed emergency care conditions. Dr. Shelmerdine will review current evidence from commercial AI tools, discuss findings from a large multi-reader study, and share perspectives from children and families on trust, consent, and AI in healthcare. The session will also touch on early work around cost-effectiveness and value for the NHS, asking the central question: can AI genuinely improve outcomes in paediatric fracture care while delivering value to health systems?