Prakash Masand

Prakash Masand, MBBS, MD is a Professor of Radiology at Baylor College of Medicine and Division Chief of Body Radiology at Texas Children's Hospital. He is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Pediatric Radiology.

• Positions: Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Division Chief of Body Radiology, Professor of Radiology
• Education: MBBS (University of Mumbai), MD (Sion Hospital), Fellowships in Pediatric Radiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Neuroradiology, and Body MRI

His research focuses on non-invasive imaging biomarkers for diffuse liver disease, MR Elastography for Fontan-associated liver disease, 3D printing in congenital heart disease, and CT angiography for coronary anomalies. He has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and 60 invited lectures.

His recent 15 publications (2015–2019) span pediatric cardiac imaging, liver tumor imaging, and congenital defect diagnostics, with key contributions to MR Elastography and dynamic airway CT applications.

Scientific Awards

• Norton Rose Fulbright Award
• Baylor Star Clinician Award
• 2019 Star Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care

He leads the Society of Pediatric Radiology CT Committee and is a member of multiple societies (RSNA, SCMR, ARRS). Current projects include the MAGESTI program (multimedia for congenital heart disease education) and grants from the Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease Foundation.