Helena Gabriel

Helena Gabriel, MD is a Professor of Radiology specializing in Body Imaging at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, with clinical affiliation at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She maintains active leadership roles in major radiology societies while advancing clinical practice through research and guideline development.

Education:

• MD: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (1989)
• Residency: Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (1994)
• Fellowship: University of Michigan Health System (1995)

Dr. Gabriel's research centers on diagnostic radiology with emphasis on body imaging applications, particularly ultrasound quantification for hepatic steatosis, hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance protocols, and cost-effectiveness analysis in gastrointestinal imaging. As a leading authority in Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS) development, she drives standardization efforts for liver cancer detection and monitoring through the American College of Radiology.

Her 2024-2025 publications reveal concentrated expertise in liver imaging innovation, oncologic radiology, and healthcare economics. Key themes include standardization of ultrasound metrics, national practice pattern analysis for high-risk liver disease populations, cost-benefit evaluation of imaging paradigms, and evidence-based guideline updates for hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance – demonstrating consistent focus on improving diagnostic accuracy while optimizing resource utilization.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the American College of Radiology (2023)
• Cum Laude Award, RSNA (2023)
• Certificate of Merit, RSNA (2023)
• Cum Laude Award, RSNA (2023)
• Certificate of Merit - Gamut of Extratesticular Cancer, RSNA (2022)
• Cum Laude Award - Anatomic controversies in rectal cancer MR staging, RSNA (2022)
• Fellow of the American College of Radiology (2022)

Dr. Gabriel serves as Secretary of the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (2022-Present) and Vice President of the American College of Radiology (2022-Present), while contributing to editorial boards including Ultrasound Quarterly. Her professional society memberships span the American College of Radiology (Fellow), American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (Fellow), RSNA, and American Roentgen Ray Society, reflecting deep engagement in radiology standards development and education despite no explicitly documented grant funding or student supervision.

Her external professional service directly shapes clinical practice through ACR guideline committees, particularly the LI-RADS US Surveillance updates, establishing her as a key influencer in evidence-based radiology protocols for liver disease management.