Dr. Joseph Steiner

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joseph Steiner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Chicago. He is a board-certified clinical nuclear medical physicist, specializing in nuclear medicine physics and therapeutic applications in theranostics. He contributes extensively to various professional committees, including the American Association of Physicists in Medicine, the American Board of Radiology, and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. His research interests include patient radiation safety, patient-specific dosimetry, and advanced imaging techniques such as SPECT/CT and PET/CT. He has published multiple papers in leading journals, focusing on the optimization of imaging techniques and dosimetric evaluations in therapeutic contexts. Joseph completed his PhD in Medical Physics at Buffalo State College and has held significant roles in education and mentorship for the next generation of medical physicists. He is an advocate for ethical practices and workforce development in medical physics, constantly striving to improve standards and technologies in nuclear medicine education.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaches and conducts research in the field of nuclear medicine physics.

Awards

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Kurt Rossmann Award for Excellence in Teaching

2025-01-01
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Service Award

2024-01-01
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Outstanding Reviewer

2022-01-01
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1st Place, Young Investigator Symposium

2017-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
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Writing
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IELTS
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Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Department of Philosophy