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Kira Grogg is a Research Scientist in Radiology & Biomedical Imaging at Yale School of Medicine, part of Yale University. She holds affiliations with the Bioimaging Sciences department, the Center for Molecular Imaging Technology and Translation (CMITT), and the PET Core. Her work focuses on advancing medical imaging technologies, particularly in PET imaging and proton therapy verification, alongside studies in pulmonary physiology and lung mechanics. She earned a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Wisconsin (2011) and a B.A. in Physics and Astronomy from Carleton College (2005). She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, where she investigated proton therapy imaging techniques supported by an NCI K07 Award. Grogg is an ABSNM-certified Nuclear Medicine Physicist and has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications. Her research spans innovations in PET system performance, tumor contouring via AI, and translational studies on mechanical ventilation strategies in lung injury models. She collaborates with institutions like the Yale PET Center and international teams on projects such as the TOPAS-imaging simulation toolkit and tau PET motion correction algorithms.
- Education: Ph.D., University of Wisconsin (2011); B.A., Carleton College (2005)
- Key Certifications: ABSNM Diplomate in Nuclear Medicine Physics (2021)
- Lab Affiliations: Yale PET Center, CMITT
Her awards include the NCI K07 Award (2015) and contributions to the development of clinical imaging standards for PET/CT systems. Research highlights include pioneering work on lung strain mechanics in ovine models and applying diffusion models to tumor volume prediction. Current efforts focus on integrating advanced imaging techniques with clinical outcomes in radiation oncology and critical care.