Benjamin M. Yeh

Benjamin M. Yeh, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), specializing in Abdominal Imaging. He directs the Contrast and CT Research Lab, focusing on novel contrast-enhanced imaging techniques, dual-energy CT, and MR imaging. His research emphasizes contrast material development, hepatobiliary imaging, and bowel imaging, with a strong mentorship record mentoring Howard Hughes Medical Students and trainees.

Education: Medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine, residency and fellowship at UCSF. Additional training includes a PhD in Biomedical Informatics from Stanford University. Board-certified in Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology.

Research Interests: Development of imaging protocols, contrast materials (e.g., nanoparticles, bismuth-based agents), and patient-specific imaging solutions. Ongoing projects include fibrosis imaging, oncologic imaging, and reducing radiation exposure via novel contrast agents.

Key Awards: Alpha Omega Alpha, Hounsfield Award, and Academy of Radiology Research Distinguished Investigator Award. Mentorship accolades include Outstanding Medical Student Mentor and multiple Howard Hughes Research Grants.

Grants: Principal Investigator on NIH-funded projects like 'Nanoparticle CT Contrast Agent for Tumor Detection' (R01CA226868) and 'Augmenting Dual Energy CT for Novel Contrast Agents' (R42DK104580).

Labs/Teams: Leads the Contrast and CT Research Lab at UCSF, collaborating on innovations in dual-energy CT and MR imaging techniques.