Lara M. Patriquin

Lara M. Patriquin, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology & Imaging Sciences at the University of Utah. She practices at Huntsman Cancer Institute and Sugar House Health Center, specializing in diagnostic radiology with dual board certification. Her work bridges cutting-edge medical imaging and mindfulness-based approaches to holistic health.

Education:

• M.D., Medicine, McGill University Faculty of Medicine
• B.S., Mathematics and Computer Science, McGill University
• Internship in General Medicine, Brown Medical School
• Residency in Radiology, Boston University School of Medicine
• Fellowship in Body and Women's Imaging, Harvard Medical School

Research Focus: Dr. Patriquin pioneers interdisciplinary research in oncology and radiology, developing novel diagnostic methods for lung cancer (e.g., sputum-based flow cytometry and porphyrin labeling). She also explores postmortem MRI applications and mindfulness integration in healthcare. Her publications demonstrate consistent innovation in early disease detection and imaging validation.

Clinical Contributions: Her radiology practice emphasizes evidence-based methods for physical health enhancement, while her academic work includes teaching spiritual well-being through mindfulness techniques.