Expert Details
Intraoperative MRI, Image Guided Neurosurgery, Image Guided Therapy, MRI, CT, PET, Molecular Imaging
ID: 730197
Massachusetts, USA
Her interests include research in neuro-radiology and image guided therapy in the treatment of brain tumors. She performs research in novel neurointerventional diagnostic and therapeutic modalities and the application of MR imaging. She intimately involved in intraoperative MRI in neurosurgery and MR guided focused ultrasound ablation of brain tumors and targeted drug delivery. She spearheads The Cancer Genomic Atlas Imaging- Genomic project at Harvard Medical School which discovers and correlates genes and microRNA in brain tumors with MR imaging (termed radiogenomics) to create non-invasive MR imaging-genomic biomarkers.
Expert is a recipient of numerous prestigious grants which include the Siemens Outstanding Research Award/Grant, ASNR research grant, and RSNA research fellow grant. Expert is the first medical student from Puerto Rico to be accepted at the radiology residency program at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Her educational acumen has earned her induction into the Alpha Omega Apha Medical Honor Society.
Expert is an active member of the Radiology Society of North America, Society of Neurooncology, American Society of Neuroradiology, American College of Radiology among numerous other professional membership societies.
Expert has written numerous articles and book chapters on intraoperative MRI, MR guided interventions, and radiogenomics. She is a writer and contributor to multiple newsletters and media outlets discussing healthcare issues for patient care.
Expert has vast experience in healthcare consulting.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2003 | Degree: MD | Subject: Medicine (MD) | Institution: Ponce School of Medicine |
| Year: 1998 | Degree: BS | Subject: Biomedical Sciences | Institution: InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2008 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Physician (Radiologist) | Department: Radiology |
Responsibilities:I am a neuroradiologist involved in clinical and research activities (see bio). |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2008 | Employer: Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School | Title: Physician (Radiologist) | Department: Radiology |
Responsibilities:I was neuroradiologist- resident physician in training involved in clinical and research activities (see bio). |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2004 | Employer: Saint Lukes Hospital | Title: Physician | Department: Internship |
Responsibilities:I am a physician resident in training involved in clinical and research activities (see bio). |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Society of NeuroOncology; American Society of Neuroradiology; American Roentgen Ray Society; American College of Radiology; Radiological Society; Massachusetts Radiological Society |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Medical License NYS; Medical License MA; American Board of Radiology |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Expert sits on the Editorial board of multiple medical journals and multiple leadership committees involved in intraoperative MRI. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| • ASNR Foundation Basic Science Research Award/Grant, 2011 • Certificate of Merit, RSNA, 2010 • RSNA Research Fellow Grant, 2010 • Siemens Outstanding Academic Research Award, 2006 • Salutatorian, Ponce School of Medicine, 2003 • Academic Excellence Graduation Award, 2003 • Who’s Who Award, 2003 • Alpha Omega Alpha (Member of AOA), 2002- present • Rock Sleyster Memorial Scholarship Nominee, 2001-2002 • Hispanic Scholarship Scholar, 1999-2003 • Higher Education Scholarship, 1999-2003 • National Conference on Psychiatry and Neuroscience, 2002-2003 • Valedictorian, Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Science, 1998 • Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Science, 1998 • Tri-Beta Biology Honor Society, 1996-Present • Recognition Award, Language Festival, 1997 • Queen of Health, 1998 • National Honor Dean's List, 1996-1998 • Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 1996-1998 • Miss CECIA, 1997 • Best Biology Student Honor Certificates and Awards, 1995-1998 • Chancellor Honors List, 1995-1998 • Academic Excellence Recognition Awards, 1995-1998 • Honors Program, 1996-1998 • Talented Student Scholarship, 1996-1998 |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has over 100 publications, book chapters and presentations. She has appeared on multiple media outlets including television and radio discussing patient related issues. |
Additional Experience
| Vendor Selection |
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| IMRIS, Siemens, GE, BrainLab |
| Marketing Experience |
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| She is a radiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School and specializes in neuroradiology and image- guided therapy, specifically intraoperative MRI and MR- guided focused ultrasound (Neuro-Interventional MRI). Her interests include research in neuro-radiology and image guided therapy in the treatment of brain tumors. She performs research in novel neurointerventional diagnostic and therapeutic modalities and the application of MR imaging. She intimately involved in intraoperative MRI in neurosurgery and MR guided focused ultrasound ablation of brain tumors and targeted drug delivery. She spearheads The Cancer Genomic Atlas Imaging- Genomic project at Harvard Medical School which discovers and correlates genes and microRNA in brain tumors with MR imaging (termed radiogenomics) to create non-invasive MR imaging-genomic biomarkers. She is a recipient of numerous prestigious grants which include the Siemens Outstanding Research Award/Grant, ASNR research grant, and RSNA research fellow grant. Expert is the first medical student from Puerto Rico to be accepted at the radiology residency program at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Her educational acumen has earned her induction into the Alpha Omega Apha Medical Honor Society. Expert is an active member of the Radiology Society of North America, Society of Neurooncology, American Society of Neuroradiology, American College of Radiology among numerous other professional membership societies. Expert has written numerous articles and book chapters on intraoperative MRI, MR guided interventions, and radiogenomics. She is a writer and contributor to multiple newsletters and media outlets discussing healthcare issues for patient care. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | |
| German |
Fields of Expertise
biomedical imaging, brain, cancer, cancer diagnosis, computed tomography, computed tomography scanner, diagnostics, image analysis, image guided surgery, imaging, imaging device, imaging science, imaging system, magnetic resonance imaging, magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent, medical analysis, medical diagnostic imaging, medical diagnostic test, medical diagnostics, neuroimaging, neuroradiography, radiology, tumor, intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, pediatric radiology, computer imaging software, angiography, navigational compass, ultrasonography, nuclear medicine imaging