Dr. Andrei Iagaru

Professor

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Biography

Andrei Iagaru is a Professor of Radiology specializing in Nuclear Medicine at Stanford University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine in Bucharest, Romania, and completed his residency in Nuclear Medicine at the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Iagaru furthered his expertise with a PET/CT fellowship at Stanford University. His research focuses on advancing imaging techniques for early cancer detection, developing novel PET radiopharmaceuticals, and enhancing diagnostic imaging therapy through targeted radionuclide therapy. He has contributed significantly to the field with over 210 publications in peer-reviewed journals and various book chapters. Dr. Iagaru has received numerous prestigious awards for his work in nuclear medicine, including the Society of Nuclear Medicine Image of the Year Award in 2009 and the Sanjiv Sam Gambhir Distinguished Scientist Award in 2020. He has been a faculty member at Stanford since 2007 and actively participates in various committees within the Stanford Cancer Institute.

Research Interests

Courses

RAD 101 RAD 199 RAD 280 RAD 299 RAD 370 RAD 399

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.