معرفی
Savita Puri, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., serves as a Clinical Professor (Part-Time) in the Department of Imaging Sciences at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. A board-certified Nuclear Medicine specialist, she has dedicated her career to clinical education and applied research, mentoring radiology residents while advancing diagnostic imaging standards through evidence-based practice.
Education
- Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Rochester, 2010
- MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India, 1968
Research Focus
Dr. Puri's expertise centers on Nuclear Medicine and Oncologic Imaging, with pioneering work in PET/CT applications for cancer diagnosis. Her research addresses radiation safety in emergency settings, multimodal lesion characterization across organ systems, and clinical decision support for imaging protocols. She emphasizes translating technical findings into patient-centered care through resident education.
Publication Trends
Her 34+ publications reveal an evolution from foundational cardiac/thyroid imaging (1970s-1980s) to contemporary oncology applications (2000s-2010s). Recent work analyzes FDG-avid lesions in pancreatic, adrenal, and lymphoma contexts, highlighting PET/CT's role in detecting second primary tumors and optimizing emergency department imaging workflows.
Awards and Recognition
- Letter of Appreciation (1997)
- Monroe County Powers Chapter 15 Award (1995)
- Excellence in Teamwork (1994)
- Vice President Gore's Hammer Award (1994)
- Award of Merit (1993)
- Citation by New York State Assembly (1993)
- Commendation Award for Quality Improvement (1990)
- Distinguished Service Award (1990)
- Bronze Medal for Perfusion Lung Scanning Exhibit (1975)
Mentorship and Research Leadership
Dr. Puri has guided residents in developing 15+ research projects resulting in national conference presentations and co-authored publications. She spearheaded an IRB-approved study on CT scan overutilization in emergency departments, demonstrating her commitment to evidence-based practice improvement and radiation risk mitigation.
Professional Integration
As part of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group and Accountable Health Partners network, she collaborates with regional healthcare systems to advance imaging standards and medical education across the Finger Lakes region.
