Dr. Avik Som

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Avik Som is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Washington, specializing in interventional radiology and materials science engineering. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University and earned his MD/PhD from Washington University in St. Louis, where his doctoral research focused on developing innovative calcium carbonate nanoparticles for cancer therapy. Dr. Som's training includes a residency in interventional diagnostic radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital and a post-doctoral fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has founded and led entrepreneurial ventures in biomedical technology, significantly contributing to advancements in digital health. Within the SAIL lab, he is committed to translating material science innovations into practical applications for patient care, particularly in the fields of cancer therapeutics and tissue engineering. His research integrates biomaterial engineering with interventional radiology to enhance image-guided therapeutic delivery systems. Dr. Som has received various accolades, including the RSNA Resident Scholar Award and recognition from the Gold Humanism Honor Society, reflecting his dedication to both educational and research excellence.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Focused on interventional radiology and materials science engineering.

Director, Intratumoral Therapy Program

— Present

Fred Hutch Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

Leading initiatives in cancer treatment through innovative therapeutic approaches.

Associate Director

— Present

HHT Center • University of Washington

Contributing to research and development in bioengineering and therapeutic applications.

Awards

#2024

RSNA Resident Scholar Award

2024-01-01
#2022

RSNA Research Award

2022-01-01
#2018

Gold Humanism Honor Society

2018-01-01
#2018

AOA Honor Society

2018-01-01

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.