Dr. Daniel Appelbaum

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Biography

Daniel Appelbaum, MD, is a radiologist and nuclear medicine physician, specializing in a full spectrum of nuclear and molecular imaging with a focus on oncologic, neurologic, and cardiac positron emission tomographic (PET/PET/CT) applications. He leads his section in overseeing oncology PET/CT clinical trials to monitor patient responses to therapy and is involved in the development of novel brain imaging agents for multiple sclerosis as well as metabolic catalysts that enhance tumor detection through PET imaging. His research interests prominently include the utilization of computer-aided diagnosis in nuclear medicine and innovations within artificial intelligence that can support advancements in imaging techniques. He serves as the chair of the University of Chicago Radioactive Drug Research Advisory Committee (RADRAC) and is an active educator, frequently invited to lectures on nuclear PET imaging at various hospitals and medical meetings globally. Appelbaum has published a textbook titled "Nuclear Medicine RadCases," intended as a comprehensive review of the field, and has been recognized multiple times for his contributions to the medical community, including being named one of "America's Top Doctors."

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Awards

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America's Top Doctor

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Chicago’s Top Doctor

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Teacher of the Year Award

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