Karen E Gerlach, M.D.
Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Gerlach
Karen Gerlach, MD, recently joined the faculty of Breast Imaging. Having done her training at Tulane School of Medicine, her background in chemistry and biochemistry led her to complete her fellowship in Breast Imaging at the University of California Irvine. Dr. Gerlach brings great raining and years of experience in private practice.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Research Interests
Neurofibroma Arteriovenous Malformations Partake in UCI breast density study in conjunction with the Department of Physics Breast Intervention: [in] Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis: A Synopsis. Partake in the Athena Breast Health Network Reader Study Management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding in adolescents. PEDICON International pediatric meeting Immunizing Mice with Peptides to Confirm that Local Structural Instability in Native Bacteriophage T4 Lysozyme Helps Direct Helper T-cell Epitope Immunodominance Local Structural Instability Directs Helper T-Cell Epitope Immunodominance in T4 Lysozyme
Clinical Interests
The impact of flavor descriptors on nonsmoking teens’ and adult smokers’ interest in electronic cigarette
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2001 | Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA, MS, Biochemistry |
Postgraduate Training
| 2012-2013 | Clinical Fellowship, Breast Imaging, University of California, Irvine Hospital, Orange, CA |
| 2007-2011 | Clinical Residency, Radiology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA |
| 2003-2005 | Clinical Residency, OB/GYN, University of Texas Houston - Lyndon Baines Johnson General Hospital, Houston, TX |
Board Certifications
| 2011 | The American Board of Radiology |