Carolyn Cidis Meltzer, MD, FACR
Title: William P. Timmie Professor and Chair of Radiology Associate Dean for Research
Division: Neuroradiology
Focus Area: Neuroradiology
Other Focus: Nuclear Medicine PET Imaging
Medical School: Johns Hopkins
Residency: Johns Hopkins
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins
Internship: Johns Hopkins
Current Organization: American Medical Association Radiological Society of North America American Roentgen Ray Society Society of Nuclear Medicine American Society of Neuroradiology Society for Neuroscience American College of Radiology Association of University Radiologists American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Society for Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine American Association of Women Radiologists Society of Chairman of Academic Radiology Departments Georgia Radiological Society
Career Sketch: Dr. Meltzer is board-certified in both Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, with CAQ certification in Neuroradiology and advanced training in PET imaging. She completed her medical degree and post-doctoral training at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Meltzers primary NIH-supported research has emphasized applying novel advanced imaging strategies to better understand brain structure-function relationships in normal aging, late-life depression, and Alzheimer’s disease. She is also known for her role in leading the clinical evaluation of the world’s first combined PET/CT scanner at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Reflective of a strong commitment to education, Dr. Meltzer has mentored numerous undergraduate and post-graduate scientist and physician trainees in translational imaging research. In 2002, Dr. Meltzer served as a fellow of the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program for Women (ELAM).