VC of Rad Research. Founder & Director of Biomedical Imaging & Engineering combined residency & PhD track. Dir Translation Res Imaging, CV & Body Imaging

Joined January 2023
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Today we celebrate Dr. Amod Sharma, research instructor in Cell and Molecular Biology, winner of the national Young Investigator Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research. We’re proud to have him at CCRI. umc.edu/cancerinstitute/dire…
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Join us for 2026 ARRS longitudinal genitourinary course Fourth session: May 21, 2026 from 12 to 2 pm EST @Nildamariaw @CandaceMHoward @CandaceClaudio @ARRS_Radiology @danatsouza @totallyskates
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Department of Medicine Grand Rounds Tuesday, May 12th at noon, Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones will present "Life's Essential 8 and the Life Course of Cardiovascular Health: Determinants, Mechanisms, and Outcomes" in R354 and WebEx umc.webex.com/umc/j.php?MTID…
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Proud of our outstanding students. Rad research volunteer med student Logan Lamar, combo Biomedical Imaging Grad student & Rad resident Dr. Aubrey Smyly and MSRP Rad researcher student Dr Mary Snyder inaugural graduates of UMMC Honors College. @UMMCnews @UMMCRads @ummcresearch
Congrats to Dr. Aubrey Smyly, Logan Lamar, and Mary Snyder—inaugural graduates of the UMMC Honors College 👏🌟 A historic, first-of-its-kind program redefining health education. Proud of your impact and what’s ahead! 💫
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Mowing season is here! Lawn mowers injure thousands of children each year, but most injuries are preventable with the right precautions. Age guidelines, supervision & safety gear matter. Expert tips from @healthychildren can help keep kids safe: healthychildren.org/English/…
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Join @AmericanCancer Society's Dr. Arif Kamal and AMA President Dr. Bobby Mukkamala on May 4th as they discuss how lived experience drives equity and reshapes patient care. Register now: spr.ly/6013BBO42U #CancerCare #HealthEquity
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NIH is strengthening replication and reproducibility of NIH-funded research! Check out the new Highlighted Topic (a research priority area NIH encourages applicants to address), focused on rigorous study design, transparent data practices, and reliable results. Learn more about these efforts: bit.ly/4w33TaK
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Incidental findings: common, often benign--but not always. This review updates ACR guidance, highlights gaps, and challenges prior recommendations across organs. A must-read to refine management and avoid unnecessary workup. @UCDRadiology bit.ly/4ti648B
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Faculty, you're invited to The Academy for Excellence in Education's inaugural Education Research Symposium feat. a keynote from Dr. Mark A. McDaniel, co-author "Make It Stick" on Thurs., Nov. 12, 2026, from 3 to 5:00 p.m. CST in the Student Union Conf. Rooms. CE available.
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Recognized for service that makes a difference, the UMMC School of Dentistry received a 2026 GIVE Award for its commitment to community-focused care and learning. Read more: umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2…
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So proud of my daughter, Carley Claudio DVM. Led a fantastic Biomedical Research Awareness Day (“BRAD Day”)! 🧬🐾 Engaging conversations & thoughtful education, shining a light on animal research contributions to human & animal health. DrGrady mentee & Rad Researcher #OneHealth
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Thank you. I am so honored. Working with the outstanding @UMMCRads residents is a privilege and a joy. @UMMCnews
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. @CandaceMHoward, the winner of our March Faculty Lecturer of the Month “Skelly” award! Our residents have really enjoyed having you give lectures. We truly appreciate your commitment to resident education - thank you! ✨
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UMMC Prof Claudio @pierpiclaudio chairing @AACR 2026 symposium Human Cancer Models: From Patient-Derived Systems to Clinical Translation 4/19 & presenting Functional precision oncology: Predicting therapeutic response using live patient tumor models. @UMMCnews #ItsAboutTime.
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#EHRA26 simultaneous publication Kidney disease increases the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation: NOAH-AFNET 6 ow.ly/IY5450YImjz #Europace @EuropaceEiC
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Among patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, targeting an LDL cholesterol level below 55 mg per deciliter led to a lower 3-year risk of cardiovascular events than targeting a level below 70 mg per deciliter. Full Ez-PAVE trial results and Research Summary: nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NE…
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UMMC faculty, join Faculty Focus: EDTalks "Advocacy in Action: How Sponsors Shape Individual & Institutional Success" w/ Drs. LouAnn Woodward, Richard Summers, & Patrick O. Smith on Thursday, April 30th at noon via Webex! CE available. Visit umc.edu/FacultyAffairs for more!
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This Thank a Researcher Thursday, CCRI celebrates Dr. Pier Paolo Claudio, a leader in cancer therapeutics whose work in gene therapy, ultrasound‑guided delivery and precision oncology is shaping the future of cancer care at UMMC.
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Dr. Caroline Compretta is representing UMMC in a national HHS effort to expand nutrition education for future physicians and address diet-related chronic disease. Read more: umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2…
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Office of Well-being's DE-STRESS FEST has been RESCHEDULED --> April 17th!
STUDENTS: Join the UMMC Office of Well-being for De-stress Fest TODAY at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Norman C. Nelson Student Union Gymnasium! Recharge.🔋Refocus.🧠Relax. 💤 FREE event open to ALL STUDENTS!
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