Mark Ahlman

Dr. Mark Ahlman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology and Imaging at the Medical College of Georgia (Augusta University). He specializes in nuclear medicine and advanced imaging techniques, particularly in monitoring vascular inflammation in autoimmune vasculitis such as Takayasu arteritis and giant cell arteritis. His clinical and research focus includes the use of PET imaging as a biomarker for disease activity and treatment response in clinical trials.

Education: MD from Augusta University (2008), BS in Biology from Columbus State University (2004). Certifications include GA Professional Licensing BRD (2022). Awards include Radiology Editor's Recognition Award (2024) and Distinguished Peer Reviewer (2022).

Research emphasizes radiological endpoints in clinical trials, with notable studies on FDG-PET imaging in vasculitis and CAR T-cell therapy for lymphomas. His work bridges imaging innovation with clinical practice, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy in autoimmune and oncologic conditions.

• Key Research Areas: PET/MR imaging, vascular inflammation, CAR T-cell therapy, molecular imaging tracers
• Recent Projects: Phase 2 studies of alemtuzumab in lymphomas, longitudinal vasculitis trials

Teaching includes courses on radiology diagnostics and nuclear medicine, with a focus on translating imaging research into educational programs for medical trainees.