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Professor Dr. Tarik Massoud

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Biography

Tarik Massoud is a Professor in the Department of Radiology at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in Neuroradiology and Molecular Imaging. He directs the Laboratory of Experimental Molecular Neuroimaging (LEMNI) and is an attending diagnostic neuroradiologist at Stanford Health Care. Trained in the Medical School of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, he completed internships under prominent figures in medicine, including Dr. William H. Bisset and Professor Sir Raymond Hoffenberg. His academic journey includes extensive training in Radiology and Neuroradiology at institutions like Oxford, UCLA, and the University of Michigan, alongside a fellowship with the Royal College of Radiologists.

Research Interests

Molecular Imaging Neuro-Oncology Cerebrovascular Diseases Experimental Neuroimaging Clinical Neuroradiology Neuroradiological Anatomy

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, California

Professor in Radiology specializing in Neuroradiology and Molecular Imaging, directing the Laboratory of Experimental Molecular Neuroimaging.

Associate Professor

1997-01-01 — 1999-01-01

UCLA School of Medicine • Los Angeles, California

Held a faculty position in Neuroradiology.

Assistant Professor

1993-01-01 — 1997-01-01

UCLA School of Medicine • Los Angeles, California

Provided academic instruction and support in Neuroradiology.

Consultant Neuroradiology

2000-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Worked as a consultant in the field of Neuroradiology while holding an academic position.

Director

2013-01-01 — Present

Laboratory of Experimental Molecular Neuroimaging • Stanford, California

Oversaw research in molecular imaging therapies.

Awards

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Lifetime Achievement Award

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Summa Cum Laude Award

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Distinguished Investigator Award

Courses

RAD 299 RAD 280 RAD 399 RAD 370 RAD 101 RAD 199

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.