Transforming Radiology Through Research and Innovation

At the City of Hope^® Radiology Research Program, we are dedicated to advancing imaging science to improve cancer diagnosis, monitoring and treatment. Emphasizing multidisciplinary collaboration, we bring together radiology, oncology, computer science and molecular biology to innovate and enhance patient care.

Awards and Honors

• Violetta Karpova, M.D., was nominated for the BEE (Being Extraordinary Every Day) Award in May 2025, in recognition of her outstanding dedication, innovation and everyday excellence in advancing our mission.

Publications

• 2024 Kuo, P.H.; Cella, P.; Chou, Y.-H.; Arkhipenko, A.; Fisher, J.M. Optimal DaTQUANT Thresholds for Diagnostic Accuracy of Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) and Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Tomography, 10, 1608–1621.
• Kuo, P.H.; Morris, M.J.; Hesterman, J.; Kendi, A.T.; Rahbar, K.; Wei, X.X.; Fang, B.; Adra, N.; Garje, R.; Michalski, J.M.; Chi, K.; de Bono, J.; Fizazi, K.; Krause, B.; Sartor, O.; Tagawa, S.T.; Ghebremariam, S.; Brackman, M.; Wong, C.C.; Catafau, A.M.; … Herrmann, K. Quantitative 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET and Clinical Outcomes in Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer Following 177Lu-PSMA-617 (VISION Trial) Radiology, 312(2), e233460.
• 2023 Boas, F.E.; Salgia, R.; Waddington, T.; Massarelli, E.; Park, J.J.; Kessler, J.; Frankel, P.; Alexander, E.S.; Solomon, S.B. Phase II Trial of Lung Chemoembolization Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. (In press)
• Pedersoli, F.; Boas, F.E.; Park, J.J. Temporary Vascular Occlusion with Retrievable Microvascular Plugs to Protect Normal Liver During Yttrium-90 Radioembolization Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 34, 978–982. 

Meet the Diagnostic Radiology Research Team

At City of Hope’s Department of Diagnostic Radiology, our research team brings together accomplished leaders, scientists and staff dedicated to advancing imaging science for better patient outcomes. From clinical and translational research leadership to program management and technical innovation, each member plays a critical role in driving forward our mission.

Research Leadership

• Edward Boas, M.D., Ph.D.
  Vice Chair of Translational Research

Administrative Leadership

• Elia Plascencia, Ed.D., M.P.H. 
  Clinical Research Program Manager

Research Staff

• Hina Hasan, B.S.
  Research Associate II

Research Scientists

• Anup Kumar, Ph.D.
• Mohammad Imran, Ph.D.