Dr. Helen Nadel

Professor

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Biography

Helen Nadel is a Clinical Professor at Stanford University, specializing in Pediatric Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. She is dual board-certified and has extensive experience as a Pediatric Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine physician, having previously served as an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia. Her training includes a medical degree from the University of Manitoba, an internship at the University of Toronto, and a fellowship in Pediatric Radiology at the Hospital for Sick Children. Dr. Nadel's clinical focus is on PET/MRI imaging, and she co-directs the clinical PET/MRI program at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. She is recognized for her contributions to the field, being inducted as a Fellow in the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, where she has also held various leadership roles. Her research interests include Pediatric Nuclear Medicine, particularly in applying AI and optimizing imaging techniques. She has actively participated in numerous professional organizations and has received several awards for her teaching and contributions to pediatric imaging. Dr. Nadel continues to be involved in clinical trials investigating chronic pain in pediatric patients using advanced imaging techniques.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Co-directs the clinical PET/MRI program and specializes in Pediatric Radiology and Nuclear Medicine.

Associate Professor

1983-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, British Columbia

Head of the Division of Nuclear Medicine in the Department of Radiology and involved in pediatric nuclear imaging.

Awards

#2025

Presidential Distinguished Service Award

2025-06-01
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Radiographics Editor Recognition Award

2025-02-01
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James J. Conway, MD Inaugural Memorial Lecturer

2025-03-09
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Robert H. Wilkinson Radiology Grand Rounds Annual Named Lecture

2024-05-30
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Fellow (FACNM)

2022-02-25
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Fellow (FSNMMI)

2021-06-14
#2021

Conway-Treves Senior Investigator Award

2021-06-07

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.