Professor Dr. Cynthia Santillan

Biography

Cynthia Santillan is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). She serves as the Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and has advanced training in Body Imaging, having completed her fellowship at UCSD and a residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine. Her educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Cynthia's clinical and research pursuits are primarily focused on liver and bowel imaging, areas in which she has made notable contributions through various selected publications. She collaborates with numerous co-authors on research and maintains active involvement in clinical guidelines and operations within the department, contributing to enhanced patient care protocols in radiology.

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