Dr. Daniel Appelbaum

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Biography

Daniel Appelbaum, MD, is a radiologist and nuclear medicine physician at the University of Chicago, where he specializes in full spectrum nuclear and molecular imaging, focusing on oncologic, neurologic, and cardiac positron emission tomographic (PET/CT) applications. He leads research on novel brain imaging agents for multiple sclerosis and has developed new strategies using computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) in nuclear medicine, contributing to advancements in AI-based imaging technologies. He chairs the University of Chicago Radioactive Drug Research Advisory Committee (RADRAC) and actively participates in oncology PET/CT clinical trials, monitoring patient responses to therapy. Appelbaum is also an educator, frequently invited to lecture on nuclear PET imaging at international hospitals and medical meetings. His extensive contributions to the field include a comprehensive textbook, 'Nuclear Medicine RadCases', and numerous published research articles. He is a longstanding member of the National Society of Nuclear Medicine Education Committee and has received multiple accolades, including being named 'America's Top Doctor' by Castle Connolly in 2014 and 'Chicago’s Top Doctor' by Chicago Magazine in 2012. He was awarded the 'Teacher of the Year' Award at the University of Chicago for the 2006-2007 academic year.

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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

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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Department of Philosophy