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Mehmet Sait Albayram, MD
Associate Professor of Neuroradiology
Hometown: Gaziantep, Turkey
Why UF?
Big territory center, big university, tradition
Clinical Interests:
All Neuroradiology topics
Research Interests:
Brain lymphatics
Interests/Hobbies:
Gardening, music, basketball
Izabella Barreto, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medical Physics
Hometown: Curitiba, Brazil
Why UF?
At UF, I’m surrounded by supportive colleagues, diverse and progressive cultures, clear springs, warm beaches, dog parks, theme parks, and good shopping.
Clinical Interests:
CT imaging protocol optimization, management, and review
Research Interests:
Evaluate and enhance novel CT technologies to improve clinical evaluation and radiation utilization in imaging examinations.
Interests/Hobbies:
Teaching salsa dancing, traveling, game night, dinner parties, my family
Charles Bush, MD
Associate Professor of MSK
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Why UF?
I fell in love with UF Radiology and life in Gainesville during my fellowship year in 1986-87. I joined the faculty in 1991, and I have never once considered returning to the northeast.
Clinical Interests:
Clinical agents in radiology. Imaging of musculoskeletal neoplasia.
Interests/Hobbies:
Running, chess, my family
Cooper Dean, MD
Assistant Professor of MSK
Hometown: New Smyrna Beach, FL
Why UF?
The people, the place, and the fun.
Clinical Interests:
Sports Imaging, MSK Interventions, Tumor Imaging, Trauma
Research Interests:
Orthopedic Oncology, Sports Medicine, DECT
Interests/Hobbies:
Spending time with family and friends, surfing, playing music
Reordan De Jesus, MD
Associate Professor and Chief of Neuroradiology
Hometown: Santiago, Dominican Republic
Why UF?
Collegial work environment with lots of talent, diverse population, and progressive thinking city in North Central Florida with great weather, lots of nature, and a smaller town feel.
Clinical Interests:
Head and neck, seizures, vascular imaging
Research Interests:
MR Neurography and Imaging optimization
Interests/Hobbies:
Cross fit, traveling, ecotourisim, and spending time with my family
Joseph R. Grajo, MD
Associate Professor and Chief of Abdominal Imaging
Hometown: Youngstown, OH
Why UF?
UF foster a friendly team-oriented approach with support for my passions of research and teaching. I enjoy working with a large residency and living in a college town with great weather.
Clinical Interests:
Prostate cancer, chronic liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease
Research Interests:
Prostate mpMRI, Crohn’s disease, liver elastography, rectal cancer MRI
Interests/Hobbies:
Family time, sports, cars, home improvement projects
Robert Evans Heithaus, MD
Assistant Professor of Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Why UF?
I moved to UF after spending time in private practice and couldn’t be happier. UF boasts a very collegial atmosphere in a friendly central Florida town. The university draws complex patients with rare conditions offering the best clinical practice (and learning environment) in Florida without having to live and work in the largest cities in the state.
Clinical Interests:
Interventional Oncology, Sarcoma ablation, Arterial venous malformation embolization, CVT and PE, minimally invasive spine interventions
Research Interests:
We participate in multiple areas of clinical research in the IR division. Most recently we evaluated our large volume of Y90 patients.
Interests/Hobbies:
I love spending time outdoors with family including going to the beach. Hunting and fishing top the list as well.
Tara Massini, MD
Assistant Professor of Neuroradiology
Hometown: Clearwater, FL
Why UF?
Stimulating work with great colleagues in a college town with lots to offer.
Clinical Interests:
Brain tumors, head and neck imaging, demyelinating disease
Research Interests:
I provide radiology support for immunotherapy trials for high grade gliomas and also for the Adolescent Brain and Child Development study.
Interests/Hobbies:
Mom of three, reading, games, Peloton
Tan-Lucien Mohammed, MD
Professor & Chief Thoracic Imaging
Vice Chair of Education
Hometown: Washington, DC
Why UF?
Why not?! UF is a great academic medical center in Florida. We do a high volume of lung transplants and lung cancer screenings for the North Central Florida population. What’s NOT to like?
Clinical Interests:
All things cardiopulmonary!! Graduate medical education.
Research Interests:
Interstital lung disease, lung transplantation and pulmonary hypertension.
Interests/Hobbies:
Travel, closet foodie
Patricia Moser, MD
Associate Professor of Abdominal Radiology
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Why UF?
The culture between the residents and the faculty combined with clinically interesting and challenging patient imaging. Of course the location in the sunshine state!
Clinical Interests:
Body interventional procedures
Research Interests:
Inflammatory bowel disease, Medical student/resident education
Interests/Hobbies:
Family time, travel, tennis, and reading
Dhanashree Rajderkar, MD
Associate Professor & Chief of Pediatric Radiology
Hometown: Nagpur, India
Why UF?
Warm, friendly and diverse! Extensive pathology and talented residents and colleagues.
Clinical Interests:
Optimizing imaging in pediatric patients
Research Interests:
Dose reduction, education and training, curriculum
Interests/Hobbies:
Cooking, traveling, and watching Bollywood movies
John Rees, MD
Assistant Professor of Neuroradiology
Hometown: Washington, DC
Why UF?
I came to UF to practice high quality clinical neuroradiology in an academic environment which encouraged teaching and research.
Clinical Interests:
Neuroembryology, tumor biology, trauma, stroke
Research Interests:
I am currently studying the pathogenesis of intracranial germ cell tumors, among other things.
Interests/Hobbies:
Photography, gardening, piano, hiking
Priya G. Sharma, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Radiology
Hometown: South Windsor, CT
Why UF?
Dedication to humanism in medicine and to radiology resident education.
Clinical Interests:
Pediatric fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance urography, genitourinary and gastrointestinal imaging
Research Interests:
Identifying educational gaps in radiology resident education, innovative digital teaching methodologies
Interests/Hobbies:
Dogs, board games, scary movies