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Vasken Dilsizian is a Professor of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine since 2001 and Chief of the Nuclear Medicine Division at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He has contributed extensively to nuclear cardiology through research, editorial leadership, and clinical expertise.
- MD from Tufts University School of Medicine (1982)
- Internal Medicine Residency (Georgetown)
- Nuclear Medicine Residency (NIH)
- Master's in Chemical Engineering (Tufts)
His research focuses on molecular imaging, myocardial viability, PET/CT applications, and cardiac device infections. He has pioneered the use of novel radiotracers like BMIPP and 124I-Evuzamitide for ischemic memory and cardiac amyloidosis, respectively.
Recent publications emphasize coronary microvascular dysfunction, hybrid imaging integration, and standardized PET protocols. These works span cardiovascular imaging, molecular diagnostics, and clinical translation.
- SNMMI President (2019-2020)
- Hermann Blumgart Award (2014)
- Mario Verani Memorial Lecture Award (2024)
- Master of American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (2016)
- Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor (1978)
Dilsizian has mentored NIH K08 grant recipients and served on the NRC Advisory Committee for medical isotope use. He co-edits major journals including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology - Cardiovascular Imaging.
