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Rene R S Packard serves as an Associate Professor-in-residence in both Medicine and Physiology at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) David Geffen School of Medicine. With a comprehensive background spanning clinical medicine, cardiovascular biology, and advanced imaging techniques, Dr. Packard has established herself as a leading researcher in cardiac imaging and cardiovascular pathophysiology.
Dr. Packard's research interests focus on advanced cardiac imaging techniques, particularly PET imaging applications in cardiology, myocardial perfusion assessment, atherosclerosis characterization, and anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity. Her work bridges molecular imaging, cardiovascular physiology, and clinical applications, with particular emphasis on developing novel imaging approaches for coronary artery disease diagnosis and management. She has pioneered research in 18F-flurpiridaz PET imaging, quantitative myocardial blood flow analysis, and the development of advanced imaging techniques for assessing cardiac structure and function.
Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to the fields of nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular imaging, with recent publications (2022-2025) focusing on emerging PET radiotracers, quantitative image analysis techniques, and clinical applications of advanced imaging in coronary artery disease. Dr. Packard's research shows a clear trajectory toward precision medicine applications in cardiology, particularly in improving diagnostic accuracy and understanding disease mechanisms through advanced imaging modalities.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- David Geffen School of Medicine Dean's Seed Grant, UCLA (2022-2023)
- Lauren B. Leichtman and Arthur E. Levine Cardiovascular Discovery Fund Investigator, UCLA (2021-2023)
- Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Early Career Mentorship Program, American Heart Association (2020)
- 1st Place, Cardiovascular Council Young Investigator Award, Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (2019)
- Kenneth Brown Award, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (2018)
- Outstanding Distinction in Cardiology Fellowship Award, Cardiovascular Research Foundation of Southern California (2016)
- Outstanding Research Award, Cardiology Fellowship Training Program, UCLA (2015)
- T32 Fellowship, NIH/NHLBI Cardiovascular Scientist Training Program, UCLA (2012-2015)
- Tibor Fabian Research Award, UCLA (2012-2015)
Dr. Packard has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator for multiple NIH and foundation grants focusing on cardiovascular imaging, anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity, and advanced imaging techniques for plaque characterization. Her research program integrates multiple disciplines including nuclear medicine, cardiovascular physiology, biomedical engineering, and computational analysis to advance cardiac imaging and diagnostics.
