Emily LaRosa

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Dr. Emily LaRosa is a leading voice in the ethics and human-centered design of healthcare artificial intelligence. Her work critically examines the intersection of trust, transparency, and clinical decision-making, challenging the field to move beyond purely technical benchmarks. Her most influential paper, "Impacts on Trust of Healthcare AI" (2018, 86 citations), is a foundational text that reframed the conversation around human-machine interaction, arguing that patient and clinician trust is not a byproduct of accuracy but a core design requirement. This work has shaped how researchers and developers approach AI deployment in sensitive clinical settings. Dr. LaRosa’s research has been instrumental in establishing frameworks for explainable AI in medicine, ensuring that these powerful tools augment rather than undermine the human relationships at the heart of care. Her contributions are vital for any student or researcher seeking to build AI systems that are not only intelligent but also worthy of the trust they require.