Thomas Allen

Thomas Allen, MD is a Professor in the Department of Radiology with expertise in medical imaging and oncology diagnostics. His research focuses on advanced imaging techniques for cancer staging, including PET/CT applications, image-guided bronchoscopy systems, and cost-effective diagnostic methodologies.

Research interests span:

• Development of image-guided cancer diagnostic systems
• Novel applications of PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging
• Neurotoxicology and occupational health impacts
• Optimization of surgical planning through imaging
• Cost-benefit analysis of diagnostic modalities

Recent publications (2015-2022) demonstrate strong focus on improving lung cancer staging through image registration techniques, validating benign bone pathologies, assessing neurotoxicity in agricultural workers, and comparing surgical imaging modalities. Work consistently advances diagnostic accuracy while considering clinical efficiency.