Livia F. Kruger

Livia F. Kruger, M.D., is a Research Fellow in the Department of Radiology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, affiliated with the Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education. She specializes in thoracic imaging, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic radiology, with a focus on clinical and research applications in thoracic radiology and oncological imaging.

Education:

• MD - Medical Doctor Degree, Federal University of Ceará - School of Medicine (2008)
• Internship - Internal Medicine internship, Richmond University Medical Center (2018)
• Residency - Radiology, Fortaleza General Hospital (2014)
• Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Imaging, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education (2023)

Research Interests: Dr. Kruger’s work focuses on advanced imaging techniques such as MRI protocols for thoracic endometriosis, PET/CT applications in oncology and rheumatology, and the integration of machine learning into diagnostic radiology. Her research emphasizes improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes through innovative imaging strategies.

Publications: Her recent work spans studies on pulmonary nodules, interstitial lung diseases, and the use of PET/CT in evaluating non-infectious aortitis. She contributes to advancing clinical imaging practices through interdisciplinary collaborations.

Awards:

• 2022 Certificate of Merit - American Roentgen Ray Society

Professional Roles: She currently serves as the Nuclear Medicine Residency Liaison at Mayo Clinic and holds memberships in the Society of Thoracic Radiology, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and other prominent medical imaging societies.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative research within the Mayo Clinic’s Radiology Department, focusing on translational imaging research and clinical innovation.