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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

Internship: Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Residency: Johns Hopkins

Fellowship: 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

American Association of Medical Colleges

Academy of Radiology Research


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. Meltzer's 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). She is currently Vice President of the American Society of Neuroradiology.

 

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