Thienkhai H. Vu

Thienkhai H. Vu, MD, PhD, is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He specializes in chest imaging at SFGH and contributes to ultrasound, abdominal, and musculoskeletal imaging. Dr. Vu holds a PhD in Pathology from the University of Oklahoma HSC (1997) and an MD from the same institution (1999). His training includes residencies in Ophthalmology (University of Wisconsin, 2001), Diagnostic Radiology (King/Drew Medical Center, 2004; UCSF, 2005), and a fellowship in Cross-Sectional Imaging at SFGH (2006). He previously served as Program Director for the Cross-Sectional Training Program and Co-Director of Breast/Body Imaging at SFGH. Currently, he participates in the UCSF Abdominal Imaging Fellowship Selection Committee.

• Education:
• PhD in Pathology: University of Oklahoma HSC, 1997
• MD: University of Oklahoma HSC, 1999
• Residencies: Ophthalmology (UW Madison), Diagnostic Radiology (King/Drew, UCSF)
• Fellowship: Cross-Sectional Imaging (SFGH)

His research focuses on molecular imaging, thoracic imaging, and advanced modalities like MRI, MDCT, microimaging techniques, and quantum dots. He has authored 20 peer-reviewed publications and 12 abstracts. His work bridges clinical practice and technical innovation in radiology.

• Awards: Nominated for the Robert Lull, MD Award (SFGH, 2009)

Labs/Teams: Involved in UCSF’s radiology training programs and imaging research initiatives.