Jeevak Almast

Jeevak Almast is an Associate Professor of Radiology in the Department of Imaging Sciences at the University of Rochester Medical Center. A board-certified radiologist with CAQ in Neuroradiology, he specializes in brain, head, neck, and spine imaging, with a focus on pediatric neuroimaging and stroke diagnostics.

• Education: MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College (India), residencies in India, and multiple fellowships in the U.S.
• Clinical Expertise: Pediatric neuroimaging, stroke imaging, interventional neuroradiology, and musculoskeletal radiology.
• Research Focus: Neuroimaging of vascular anomalies, toxic leukoencephalopathy, and stroke mimics.
• Teaching Awards: Recipient of the Shu-Ren Lin Award for teaching excellence four times (2008-2011).
• Publications: Over 20 articles in journals like Neurographics, J Neuroimaging, and Radiographics, focusing on pediatric CNS disorders, stroke diagnostics, and drug-related brain changes.