Aurela Clark

Aurela Clark, MD is an Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, where she also serves as Program Director for the Breast Radiology Fellowship. Her work spans multiple divisions including Breast Radiology, Medical Physics, and Nuclear Medicine.

• Education: MD from University of Kentucky College of Medicine (2013), General Surgery Internship (2013-2014), Diagnostic Radiology Residency with Nuclear Radiology pathway (2014-2018), and Breast Imaging Fellowship from Medical University of South Carolina (2018-2019).

Dr. Clark's research focuses on breast imaging, cancer detection, and medical imaging safety. She has published extensively on topics including:

• Rare breast pathologies (e.g., pilomatrixoma, calcifying fibrous tumors)
• Diagnostic imaging pitfalls (e.g., Cushing’s syndrome on PET/CT)
• Quality improvement in breast biopsies
• Imaging safety during pregnancy and lactation
• Standardized uptake value (SUV) calibration in nuclear imaging
• Case studies on complex breast presentations

Her work bridges clinical practice, medical physics research, and educational initiatives in radiology training programs.