Dr. Ali Guermazi

Professor

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Biography

Ali Guermazi is a Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of Radiology. He serves as the Director of the Quantitative Imaging Center and Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the institution. He holds a medical degree from the University of Sfax and has earned a PhD from the Jikei University School of Medicine. He previously directed the Osteoporosis Arthritis Research Group at the University of California, San Francisco, and has been involved in various clinical research efforts related to musculoskeletal diseases, particularly focusing on the diagnosis and progression of osteoarthritis through advanced imaging techniques including MRI. With an extensive publication record, Professor Guermazi has authored over 670 peer-reviewed articles and held leadership roles such as Editor-in-Chief of Skeletal Radiology and Deputy Editor of Radiology. His research interests lie predominantly in understanding structural risk factors in osteoarthritis and non-surgical imaging approaches in sports medicine. He has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and has been invited to lecture in more than 70 countries.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Quantitative Imaging Center • Boston University

Leads research and clinical efforts in imaging for osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal diseases.

Chief Radiologist

— Present

VA Boston Healthcare System • Boston, MA

Oversees radiology services and research initiatives.

Awards

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OARSI Excellence in Clinical Research Award

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RSNA Margulis Award for Scientific Excellence

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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