Philip O. Alderson, M.D., Milstein 2-133, Ext. 5-8994
Development of improved methods for imaging the pulmonary vasculature. Development of databases for application of Informatics to diagnostic radiology planning. Studies that integrate imaging with biomedical engineering.
John H.M. Austin, M.D., Milstein 3-202C, Ext. 5-2639/2986
Studies of radiologic physiologic clinical correlations in chest diseases.
Truman Brown, Ph.D., NI Basement, Ext. 5-1864
Magnetic Resonance Research and Biomedical Engineering: imaging and spectroscopy applications to cancer, the neurosciences and other diseases; development of advanced techniques in data acquisition and image processing.
Robert L. De La Paz, M.D., Milstein 4-002, Ext. 5-9820
Studies cerebral functions with functional fast MRI.
Peter D. Esser, Ph.D., Milstein 3-202B, Ext. 5-6465
Improved tomographic imaging methods for nuclear medicine and positron emission tomography (PET). Development of a PC-based interactive teaching program in Radiology for students and residents.
Rashid Fawwaz, M.D., Ph.D., Milstein 3-202C, Ext. 5-7138
Studies the use of radionuclides in the diagnosis and treatment of tumors.
Eric J. Hall, Ph.D., VC 11-230, Ext. 5-5660
Studies related to Radiation Therapy include “Investigation of Hypersensitivity to Fractionated Low-Dose Radiation Exposure,” “Fractionation & Protraction for Radiotherapy of Prostate Carcinoma,” and Clinical Relative Biological Effectiveness of Low-Energy X-Rays Emitted by Miniature X-Ray Devices.”
Ziv J. Haskal, M.D., Milstein 4-100 Hudson North, Ext. 5-8070
The Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology performs clinical and laboratory research and minimally invasive, image-guided therapies for a variety of disease states including vascular diseases, cancer, portal hypertension, hemodialysis, malignant biliary disease, endografts and thrombolysis.
Joy Hirsch, Ph.D., NI Basement, Tel. 639-2276
Functional MRI research focused on the study of brain, behavior and therapy-induced cortical changes.
Alexander G. Khandji, M.D., Milstein 4-156, Ext. 5-7669
Research interests include imaging cerebrovascular disorders non-invasively using MRA and MRA with contrast, and imaging neuroendocrine abnormalities with MR and diagnostic angiography.
William Millar, M.D., Milstein 3-105, Ext. 5-9820
Reserach interests cover all aspects of pediatric neuroradiology with a focus on volumetric analysis, MR spectroscopy and diffusion tensor imaging in white matter disorders. Specific areas of funded research include imaging of mitochondrial disorders and evaluation of brain injury in premature infants.
Jeffrey Newhouse, M.D., Milstein 2-125, Ext. 5-7898
Clinical studies in abdominal and pelvic diagnosis by using all imaging modalities.
Edward L. Nickoloff, D.Sc., Milstein 2-128, Ext. 5-5005
Studies of bone mineral assessment by CT, 3-D spatial reconstructions, x-ray filters, CR/DR technology evaluations, mammography QC, radiation protection issues, radiation dose assessments, image quality evaluations.
John Pile-Spellman, M.D., Milstein 8 South Knuckle, Ext. 5-6384
The research activities include development and hypothesis driven research in Interventional Neuroradiology. Areas currently being studied include: the use of intraarterial medications for diagnostic and therapeutic uses, including treatment of stroke guided by interventional magnetic resonance, the role of endothelium in cerebral health and disease.
Ronald B. Staron, M.D., Milstein 2-121, Ext. 5-2986
Areas of research interest include musculoskeletal MR imaging, metabolic bone disease and bone densitometry.
Justin Starren, M.D., Ph.D., VC-509, Ext. 5-3443
Current research focuses on issues of image perception and display, as well as the development of novel user interfaces for electronic medical records. Co-principal investigator on the Informatics for Diabetes Education and Telemedicine Project (IDEATel). Recent student projects have included time-motion analysis of Automated Speech Recognition systems, studies of user perceptions of mammography icons, and user-needs analysis for Electronic Clinical Communication (EC2) systems.
Ronald L. Van Heertum, M.D., Milstein 2-131, Ext. 5-7132
Development of improved methods for performing single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET) studies of the brain and oncologic disease. Multimodality image coregistration technique development. Development of new SPECT and PET radioligands for neuropsychiatry and oncology.