Research
The Division of Radiology Research of the Department of Radiology at Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine aims to foster cutting-edge imaging research and responsibly administer usage of the Department's clinical imaging resources.
Ongoing Research Studies
Various clinical research projects are underway at all times at the Division of Radiology Research. Many of our studies are funded by NIH and private foundations, as well as institutional pilot grants. Our findings are frequently published in leading journals and presented at national and international symposia.
Some of the studies currently in progress here include:
- Brain substrates of normal and pathologic aging (the Einstein Aging Study)
- Noninvasive coronary artery imaging
- Radiation exposure from diagnostic imaging procedures
- Efficacy of CT-guided core needle biopsy of retroperitoneal and pelvic lymph nodes
- Consequences of prolonged febrile seizures in childhood
- Cognitive outcomes of traumatic brain injury
- New agents to enhance pancreas imaging
We collaborate extensively with other departments in a multidisciplinary fashion. Radiology residents are an integral component of most research studies. To browse a comprehensive list of past and present research projects, click here.
Research Resources
The Department administers many imaging resources, available to Radiology faculty and trainees and, through collaborative arrangements, other investigators. Limited access to imaging resources may be available for studies on a fee-for-service basis, generally in the context of an industry-sponsored trial. Due to the high volume of requests for access to our state-of-the-art technology - including, but not limited to multiple MRI 64-slice CT scanners - we have implemented procedures to ensure responsible utilization of Radiology imaging systems for research purposes. Our first priority is patient care; hence there is an application and review process in order to assess our ability and timing to accommodate as many research requests as possible. If you wish to access our imaging equipment, please download the following forms and submit them to Jessica Delvalle, Department of Radiology Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs, jdelvall@montefiore.org. You may also call her at (718) 920-6671.
Abstract Proposed Research
Statement of Collaboration and Relevance
How to Access Imaging Resources for Research Use
If you are looking to utilize one of our clinical imaging systems for a research study, please download the following forms and submit them to Jessica Delvalle, jdelvall@montefiore.org.
Clinical Research Imaging Agreement Form
Clinical Research Approval Checklist
