Abass M. Noor

Dr. Abass M. Noor is an attending physician in the Department of Radiology at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). He serves as Director of Global Radiology Outreach & Education at CHOP and Director of the Health Equity Leadership Track in the Radiology Residency program at Penn. His work spans multiple countries including Botswana, Ethiopia, and Nepal, focusing on strengthening radiology services in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Research Interests: Dr. Noor’s work centers on diagnostic imaging, health equity, health disparities, and international medical education. He is deeply committed to building sustainable radiology systems and training clinicians in resource-limited settings. His background as a Somali refugee fuels his advocacy for equitable global health access.

Recent Publications Trends: His recent scholarly output emphasizes innovations in global radiology education, including case competitions and training frameworks for radiologists serving in LMICs. His work also addresses clinical challenges in thoracic imaging, adapting protocols for limited-resource environments.

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Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, Dr. Noor leads mentorship initiatives through the Health Equity Leadership Track and RAD-AID Botswana. He plays a key role in shaping global health curriculum and residency training pathways. Although specific grants are not mentioned, his leadership in funded programs like RAD-AID and CGH Scholars suggests involvement in grant-supported global health initiatives.

Labs and Teams: Dr. Noor is affiliated with the Center for Global Health at Penn, RAD-AID Botswana, and the global health education teams at both Penn and CHOP. These collaborations support training, outreach, and research in diagnostic imaging equity.