Dr. Brian Funaki

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Biography

Brian S. Funaki, MD FSIR FAHA FCIRSE is a Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Chicago, specializing in interventional radiology with a specific focus on hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, interventional oncology, non-invasive vascular imaging, uterine fibroid embolization, and vascular intervention. He has contributed extensively to the field through numerous publications, including systematic reviews, case studies, and technical notes related to hybrid CT angiography and vascular malformations. Dr. Funaki has also been actively involved in research and clinical practice directed towards improving patient outcomes in radiological interventions. His formal education includes an MD from Washington University in St. Louis, and he also holds a BA from Johns Hopkins University. He has received several prestigious awards throughout his career, recognizing his contributions to the medical field, including the Paul Hodges Alumni Excellence Award and membership in professional honor societies such as Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Funaki's clinical experience and research interests position him as a leading expert in his field, dedicated to advancing patient care and education in interventional radiology.

Research Interests

Awards

#2015

Paul Hodges Alumni Excellence Award

2015-06-01
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Chicago's Docs

2019-06-01
#2007

Fellow Society Interventional Radiology

2007-06-01
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Alpha Omega Alpha

1992-06-01
#1988

Phi Beta Kappa

1988-06-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy