Brett M. Elicker

Roles and Affiliations: Brett M. Elicker, MD is a Clinical Professor of Radiology and Chief of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Imaging Section at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He is part of the Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Department within the UCSF School of Medicine. His clinical and academic leadership includes overseeing the Cardiac and Pulmonary Imaging division.

Education and Training: Dr. Elicker earned his medical degree from New York Medical College (2000), completed an internal medicine internship at Kaiser Permanente Hospital (2000-2001), a Diagnostic Radiology residency at Yale New Haven Hospital (2000-2005), and a Thoracic Imaging fellowship at UCSF (2005-2006). He joined UCSF faculty in 2006.

Research Interests: Dr. Elicker’s research focuses on thoracic CT/MRI, particularly in three key areas:

• High-resolution CT (HRCT) evaluation of diffuse lung diseases
• Imaging of lung transplant recipients
• Thoracic vascular imaging

His work bridges clinical practice and translational research, with a strong emphasis on diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

Publications and Awards: He has authored over 37 peer-reviewed articles, 2 book chapters, and holds significant awards including the Hideyo Minagi Outstanding Teaching Award (2010, 2009) and the Amersham Fellow distinction (2004). His work spans topics like COPA syndrome genetics, asthma mucus plugging mechanisms, and lung cancer screening guidelines.

Advocacy and Mentorship: Dr. Elicker is active in radiology education and mentoring, contributing to UCSF’s teaching awards (e.g., Haile T. Debas Award, 2007). He collaborates with professional societies like the Society of Thoracic Radiology and the Radiological Society of North America, emphasizing clinical innovation and evidence-based imaging practices.