Patrick M Colletti

Patrick M Colletti, MD is Professor of Radiology, Medicine, Biokinesiology and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Southern California. He serves as Medical Director of Radiology - Nuclear Medicine and Section Chief of Nuclear Medicine at USC. Board certified in radiology, nuclear radiology, and nuclear medicine, Dr. Colletti has 23 years of experience since becoming Chief of MRI at the USC Imaging Science Center. His extensive publication record includes 335 peer-reviewed papers with 14,699 citations, an h-index of 60, and an i10-index of 220.

Dr. Colletti earned his MSBME degree in biomedical engineering from USC in 2002, which established the foundation for his expertise in imaging science. His editorial experience includes serving as Cardiopulmonary Imaging Section Editor for the AJR, and he currently serves as Editor-in-Chief for Clinical Nuclear Medicine, ranked #6 of 136 radiology journals with an impact factor of 10.782.

Dr. Colletti's research interests focus on nuclear medicine applications across multiple domains including cardiac imaging, molecular imaging, PET/CT techniques, MRI methodology, and theranostics in oncology. His work has significantly advanced the understanding of imaging biomarkers for diagnosis, treatment planning, and response assessment in cardiovascular disease and cancer. He has made substantial contributions to establishing standardized imaging protocols and clinical guidelines in nuclear medicine.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on clinical applications of nuclear medicine, particularly in oncology (prostate cancer, myeloma), neurology (Alzheimer's disease), and cardiology. There's a clear trend toward theranostics, with multiple articles on PSMA radioligand therapy and cancer theranostics. His work also addresses practical challenges in nuclear medicine practice, including supply issues and AI applications in medical research.

• Editor-in-Chief for Clinical Nuclear Medicine (ranked #6 of 136 radiology journals with impact factor 10.782)
• Cardiopulmonary Imaging Section Editor for the AJR
• SNMMI Procedure Standard/EANM Practice Guideline contributions

Dr. Colletti has received significant research funding, including NIH grants from 2004-2008 to study cardiac function by MRI with CT coronary calcium scores in 385 elderly volunteers from the South Bay Heart Watch cohort. He has completed additional NIH-funded studies on 3T MRI of carotid artery plaque. His leadership extends to professional organizations, having served as Past-President of the Los Angeles Radiological Society, the LARS Nuclear Medicine Section, the SNMMI Correlative Imaging Council, and the American College of Nuclear Medicine. He represents ACNM on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Radiology Research.

As Medical Director of Radiology - Nuclear Medicine and Section Chief, Dr. Colletti oversees clinical operations and strategic direction for nuclear medicine services at USC. His editorial leadership as Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Nuclear Medicine places him at the forefront of advancing the field through publication of high-impact research and clinical guidelines. His six-month sabbatical at Huntington Medical Research Institute in 2003 further expanded his technical expertise in MR imaging.