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J. Pablo Villablanca, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology
Section Chief, Diagnostic Neuroradiology
Director, Clinical Image Processing Laboratory
Medical Director of MRI
Email: PVillablanca@mednet.ucla.edu
Professional Training & Experience

To Date Associate Professor of Radiology
David Geffen School of Medicine
at UCLA, Los Angeles CA

Chief of Diagnostic Neuroradiology
Medical Director of MRI
Director, Clinical Image Processing Laboratory

UCLA Radiological Sciences
1999-2009 Director, Neuroradiology Fellowship
UCLA Radiological Sciences
1996-2003 Assistant Professor of Radiology
UCLA Radiological Sciences
1994-1996 Fellowship: Neuroradiology
UCLA Radiological Sciences
1990-1994 Residency: Diagnostic Radiology
UCLA Radiological Sciences
1989-1990 Internship: Internal Medicine
UCLA Medical School, Los Angeles CA
1989 Medical Degree
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis MN



Research Interests
As the Director of the Clinical Image Processing Laboratory, Dr. Villablanca's current research focus is the identification and evaluation of new imaging tools that can be used to enhance the diagnosis, characterization and management of neurovascular diseases, with an emphasis on medical impact and treatment management decisions. This includes existing and emerging techniques in computed tomography angiography and perfusion, and 3T magnetic resonance contrast-enhanced time-resolved angiography and cerebral perfusion.

Current Research Projects
  • Controlled Reperfusion for Whole Body Ischemic Injury
    National Institutes of Health
    Co-Investigator
  • Field Administration of Stroke Therapy -- Phase III Magnesium Trial
    National Institutes of Health
    Co-Investigator
  • UCLA SPOTRIAS Center Application
    (Program Project)
    National Institutes of Health
    Co-Investigator
  • Image Based Modeling and Simulation of Brain Vascular Hemodynamics
    Phillips Medical
    Co-Investigator
  • Women's Health Initiative Memory Study
    National Institutes of Health
    Co-Investigator
  • Interventional Management of Stroke -- III
    National Institutes of Health - National Institute Neurological Disorders
    Co-Investigator
  • Safety and Efficacy of NeuroFlo Technology in Ischemic Stroke
    CoAxia, Inc
    Co-Investigator

Recent Publications

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Selected Awards & Honors
2005 Outstanding Resident Rotation: Diagnostic Neuroradiology
Department of Radiological Sciences, UCLA
2002 Kodak-AUR Introduction to Management Program Award
Association of University Radiologists
2001 Magna Cum Lauda Sward:
39th ASNR, Boston MA
2000 Marconi-AUR Academic Faculty Development Award
Association of University Radiologists
Frontiers of Science Award
Department of Radiological Sciences, UCLA
1993 Consultant of the Year Award
Department of Radiological Sciences, UCLA

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