Dr. Richard Bronen

Biography

Richard Bronen is a board-certified neuroradiologist with expertise in interpreting X-ray, CT, MR, and vascular imaging studies of the brain, face, neck, and spine. His research primarily focuses on imaging related to epilepsy and pituitary disorders, serving as an imaging specialist at the Yale Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and Yale Pituitary Service. His work encompasses a wide range of topics, including brain anatomy, seizures, and congenital developmental disorders such as focal cortical dysplasia. Additionally, he investigates machine learning techniques to enhance the detection of brain disorders associated with epilepsy and collaborates with multidisciplinary groups to explore anatomical changes linked to conditions like PTSD and child abuse. Dr. Bronen oversees faculty development in the Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging as the Director of Faculty Affairs, and he has held past administrative roles such as Section Chief and Vice Chair at Yale School of Medicine. He completed his medical degree at Emory University and underwent residency training in diagnostic radiology at Hahnemann Hospital, followed by a fellowship in neuroradiology at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

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