Alexander M. Khalaf, M.D.
Department of Neuroradiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Alexander M. Khalaf
Alex Khalaf is a clinical neuroradiologist with additional subspecialty expertise in nuclear medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has a special interest in molecular imaging and its application in brain tumors and head and neck malignancies. He received is MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine as part of the Clinical Scientist Training Program, and underwent his medical specialty training in diagnostic radiology, neuroradiology, and nuclear medicine at Stanford University.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Neuroradiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Research Interests
Molecular imaging and its application in brain tumors and head and neck malignancies.
Clinical Interests
Molecular imaging and its application in brain tumors and head and neck malignancies.
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2016 | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, MD, Medicine |
| 2015 | University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Certificate in Clinical Research, Clinical Research |
| 2010 | Hendrix College, Conway, AR, USA, BA, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology |
Postgraduate Training
| 2021-2023 | Clinical Fellowship, Neuroradiology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA |
| 2017-2021 | Clinical Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA |
| 2016-2017 | Clinical Internship, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA |
Board Certifications
| 2022 | American Board of Radiology, Board Certification |
| 2021 | American Board of Nuclear Medicine, Board Certification |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Jiang B, Ozkara BB, Creeden S, Zhu G, Ding VY, Chen H, Lanzman B, Wolman D, Shams S, Trinh A, Li Y, Khalaf A, Parker JJ, Halpern CH, Wintermark M. Validation of a deep learning model for traumatic brain injury detection and NIRIS grading on non-contrast CT: a multi-reader study with promising results and opportunities for improvement. Neuroradiology 65(11):1605-1617, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37269414.
- Khalaf AM, Nadel HR, Dahmoush HM. Simultaneously Acquired MRI Arterial Spin-Labeling and Interictal FDG-PET Improves Diagnosis of Pediatric Temporal Lobe Epilepsy. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 43(3):468-473, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35210273.
- Ghaderi Niri S, Khalaf AM, Massoud TF. The mammillothalamic tracts: Age-related conspicuity and normative morphometry on brain magnetic resonance imaging. Clin Anat 33(6):911-919, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32239548.
- Creeden S, Ding VY, Parker JJ, Jiang B, Li Y, Lanzman B, Trinh A, Khalaf A, Wolman D, Halpern CH, Boothroyd D, Wintermark M. Interobserver Agreement for the Computed Tomography Severity Grading Scales for Acute Traumatic Brain Injury. J Neurotrauma 37(12):1445-1451, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31996087.
- Khalaf AM, Yedavalli V, Massoud TF. Magnetic resonance imaging anatomy and morphometry of lumbar intervertebral foramina to guide safe transforaminal subarachnoid punctures. Clin Anat 33(3):405-413, 2020. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31837183.
- Khalaf A, Karim H, Berkout OV, Andreescu C, Tudorascu D, Reynolds CF, Aizenstein H. Altered Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Markers of Affective Processing During Treatment of Late-Life Depression. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 24(10):791-801, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27364483.
- Patel MJ, Khalaf A, Aizenstein HJ. Studying depression using imaging and machine learning methods. Neuroimage Clin 10:115-23, 2016. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26759786.
- Khalaf A, Edelman K, Tudorascu D, Andreescu C, Reynolds CF, Aizenstein H. White Matter Hyperintensity Accumulation During Treatment of Late-Life Depression. Neuropsychopharmacology 40(13):3027-35, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26058663.
- Khalaf A, Heller MT. Extra-skeletal osteosarcoma presenting as a peri-ampullary mass. J Gastrointest Cancer 45(1):103-5, 2014. PMID: 23479098.
- Aizenstein HJ, Khalaf A, Walker SE, Andreescu C. Magnetic resonance imaging predictors of treatment response in late-life depression. J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol 27(1):24-32, 2014. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24381231.
- Khalaf A, Tani D, Tadros S, Madan S. Right- and left-ventricular strain evaluation in repaired pediatric Tetralogy of Fallot patients using magnetic resonance tagging. Pediatr Cardiol 34(5):1206-11, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23370639.
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CV information above last modified June 21, 2024