Prof. Dr. Antonio Carlos dos Santos
Current member of the program’s CCP, he was one of the creators of the proposal to create the program, actively participating since its creation, having been the first coordinator. Full professor at FMRP USP in exclusive dedication (RDIDP), with training in Medicine, Neurology and Neuroimaging with national and international recognition. He has 3378 citations on Google Scholar (March 17, 2025) and an H index of 34. He works in the area of Diagnostic Imaging, specializing in neuroradiology, quantitative neuroimaging techniques, structural and functional imaging of the CNS, including spectroscopy, functional BOLD imaging, DTI, perfusion and vascular imaging. Recently he has dedicated himself to the study of Artificial Intelligence techniques in the study of the CNS. He has extensive experience as coordinator of the Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging service in a Tertiary Hospital of the SUS and as head of the Magnetic Resonance Sector. Coordinates the image processing laboratory focused on research and assistance in the application of quantitative magnetic resonance techniques, with an emphasis on application in neurology. Collaborates in several undergraduate courses at FMRP USP, as well as coordinates postgraduate courses related to neuroradiology and advanced quantitative imaging techniques and artificial intelligence applied to radiology. Supervised 13 students, 4 of whom in the last four years.
Prof. Dr. André Schmidt
Associate Professor of the Department of Clinical Medicine at FMRP USP and current Coordinator of the Cardiology Center of the Hospital das Clínicas of the Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine – University of São Paulo (HCFMRP-USP). He is a cardiologist with a degree from the University of Brasília (1986) and a postgraduate degree (master’s and doctorate in Medicine (Clinical Medicine)) from FMRP USP. Acting Director of the Department of Health Care at HCFMRP-USP. He has experience in Medicine, with an emphasis on Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Cardiology, working mainly on the following topics: echocardiography, coronary artery disease, Chagas disease, medical emergencies and risk factors. He has 6120 citations in Google Scholar (March 17, 2025) and an H index of 37. Permanent professor of the program since 2018 and responsible for a new line of research in the Program (Cardiovascular Imaging), having supervised 1 student in the period of the previous four-year period.
Prof. Dr. Carlos Ernesto Garrido Salmon
He is an associate professor in the Department of Medical Physics of the School of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto – USP in exclusive dedication (RDIDP), with a degree in Nuclear Engineering from the Instituto Superior de Ciencias y Tecnologias Nucleares (1996) and a PhD in Physics from the University of São Paulo (2005). He has experience in the area of Biomedical Engineering, with an emphasis on Biological Signal Processing, working mainly with quantitative techniques in magnetic resonance, in vivo spectroscopy, brain connectivity, neurovascular coupling, quantification of paramagnetic ions in tissues. Prof. Garrido has made a fundamental contribution to ensuring the inter and transdisciplinarity of the program, therefore, in addition to his participation as advisor and coordinator of a discipline related to functional imaging and quantitative techniques. He appears in Google Scholar (March 17, 2025) with 2338 citations and H index 28. He supervised 2 students in the period of the last four years.
Prof. Dr. Daniel Giansante Abud
Radiologist, he was a collaborating professor at FAEPA (2021-2024) and joined the faculty at the Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo in 2024. He works as coordinator of the Therapeutic Neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology service at the Hospital das Clínicas, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo. He has a PhD in Neurology from FMRP-USP (2009) and a Livre-Docência from FMRP-USP (2015). He trained in interventional neuroradiology with a residency (2002-2005) at the Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation, University of Paris 7. He has a leadership role in specialty societies, having been president of the Brazilian Society of Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Surgery (2017-2018) and Secretary (2015-2016) of the Brazilian Society of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (SBNR). He has extensive experience in the areas of Therapeutic Neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology, especially in the endovascular treatment of aneurysms, AVMs and intracranial AVFs, carotid stenosis and hyperacute ischemic stroke, where he produces innovations. He has 105 publications in the Web of Science, with 1347 citations and an H index of 19. Prof. Daniel’s participation as a program advisor has been fundamental due to his leadership and the excellence of the service he coordinates. Together with Young Doctors Lucas Moretti and Luis Henrique, he coordinates the program’s disciplines in the specific line, in addition to providing an environment for entrepreneurship and knowledge production with high-impact results. He has advised 13 students, 3 of whom in the last four years.
Prof. Dr. Jorge Elias Jr
Current member of the program’s CCP, having participated in the conception and proposal (APCN) together with Prof. Antonio Carlos dos Santos. Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (Master’s and Doctorate) from FMRP USP. Postdoctoral studies at the University of North Carolina – USA, with research in magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen and pelvis, with an emphasis on the study of the liver and pancreas. He obtained a Habilitation in Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging in the Department of Clinical Medicine from the University of São Paulo (2010). He is currently a full professor at the University of São Paulo, in exclusive dedication (RDIDP), and responsible for the Ultrasound Unit of the Hospital das Clínicas of the Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto USP. He has experience in the area of Medical Radiology, with main activity in imaging of the abdomen and pelvis (general and specialized radiology, ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance). He is active in basic and clinical research with themes that involve the various imaging methods, either as an object or as a research tool. He has been actively involved in university management at various levels and is currently the Director of FMRP USP. He coordinates several disciplines related to his area of expertise, including the two mandatory disciplines. He has 5,238 citations in Google Scholar (March 17, 2025) and an H index of 41. He has 181 documents, 2,824 citations, and an H index of 30 in Scopus (March 17, 2025). He has supervised 10 students, 6 of whom were in the last four years; he currently has 3 students in the program under supervision.
Prof. Dr. Valdair Francisco Muglia
Current vice-coordinator of the program, he is a physician with a bachelor’s and postgraduate degree from FMRP USP, with a postdoctorate (2009) from the School of Medicine, University of California in San Francisco (UCSF), in Abdominal Imaging and Prostate Cancer. He has experience in the area of Medicine, with an emphasis on Diagnostic Imaging, working mainly on the following topics: ultrasound, diagnostic imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, prognostic capacity of imaging methods in neoplasms of the genitourinary system. Professor Valdair is recognized nationally and internationally, with a leadership position in the area of diagnostic imaging, President of the Brazilian College of Radiology (CBR) (biennium 2021-2022). He also works as coordinator of the Radiology Service of the Emergency Unit of HC FMRP USP and as scientific director of the Foundation for Support to Teaching, Research and Assistance (FAEPA) of HC FMRP USP. He coordinates the two core training disciplines (Topics in Applied Statistics and Scientific Methodology and Clinical Studies) as well as other disciplines related to his area of expertise. He has 4073 citations and an H index of 30 on Google Scholar (March 17, 2025). He has supervised 14 PPG students, 7 of whom in the last four years; he currently has 4 students in the program under supervision.
Prof. Dr. Marcello Henrique Nogueira-Barbosa
Current program coordinator (2022-2024, 2024-2026). Associate professor in the Department of Medical Imaging, Hematology and Clinical Oncology at FMRP USP in full-time dedication (RDIDP); radiologist specializing in the musculoskeletal system, spine and peripheral nerves. Habilitation degree from the University of São Paulo in 2014. Musculoskeletal Radiology Research Fellow at UCSD, California USA (1999). Adjunct Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Missouri Health Care, Columbia, Missouri (2020-2023). Main areas of research interest: Quantitative Techniques in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System. Coordinator of the CNPq Research Group in Diagnostic Imaging of the Spine. Associate researcher at the Center for Research in Inflammatory Diseases (CRID). Former Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Sciences Applied to the Locomotor System. Current Coordinator of the PPG Professional Master’s Degree CIFM FMRP USP. Member of the current Board of Directors of SPR (2019-2021, 2021-2023 and 2023-2025). Prof. Marcello has been a permanent professor of the program since its creation, coordinating several specific disciplines. He has 4,343 citations in Google Scholar (March 17, 2025) and an H index of 35. He has 192 documents, 2,740 citations and an H index of 27 in Scopus (March 17, 2025). He has supervised 14 PPG students, 2 of whom completed their thesis in the last four years; he currently has 2 students in the program under supervision, one of whom must make a deposit for defense in the next two weeks.
Prof. Dr. Gustavo Arruda Viani
He holds a degree in Medicine from the Marília School of Medicine (2003), a residency in Radiotherapy from the Antônio Prudente Foundation (2007), and a PhD in Medicine from the USP-Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine. He is a collaborating professor at FAEPA, linked to FMRP USP. He has experience in Medicine, with an emphasis on Oncology, working mainly on the following topics: invasive radiotherapy (brachytherapy), radiosurgery, intensity-modulated beam radiotherapy (IMRT), extracranial radiosurgery, and image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT). He has 3,158 citations and an H index of 27 on Google Scholar (March 17, 2025). Professor Gustavo has been a permanent professor in the program since 2017, coordinating disciplines in specific lines, with an important contribution in the area of concentration in Medical Physics, acting as medical coordinator of the Radiotherapy Service at HC FMRP USP. He supervised 4 PPG students in the last four years; currently with 1 student in the program with ongoing supervision.
Prof. Dr. Marcel Koenigkam Santos
Radiologist with undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (FAPESP scholarship) from FMRP-USP. He did an internship in body magnetic resonance imaging ("fellowship in body MRI") at Emory University in Atlanta, United States, 2007-2008. He has a postdoctoral degree in thoracic radiology from the University of Heidelberg, Germany, 2012-2013, CAPES scholarship. Contract researcher at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg, 2013. Since 2008 he has been an attending physician at HCFMRP. Since 2014 he has been the Coordinator of the Medical Residency Program and chief physician of the Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging sector at HCFMRPUSP. From 2016 to 2022 he was a FAEPA collaborating professor at FMRP-USP, responsible for the discipline of thoracic and cardiovascular radiology. In 2019 he obtained the European Diploma in Thoracic Imaging (ESTI). Since 2022, he has been a professor at the Bauru School of Medicine (USP). A radiologist with clinical and academic experience, he is mainly interested in high radiopathological correlation and in quantitative and functional methods of imaging study of bronchopulmonary and cardiovascular diseases, including quantification of emphysema, airway disease and interstitial disease by CT, functional analysis of pulmonary nodules by MRI, radiomics and the role of radiology in personalized / precision medicine. Listed in Google Scholar (March 17, 2025) with 1970 citations and H index 25. Listed in Scopus (March 17, 2025) with 82 documents, 1196 citations and H index 20. He has supervised 6 students in the PPG, 1 in the quadrennium period; currently with 2 students in the program with ongoing supervision.
Profa. Dra. Tatiane Mendes Gonçalves de Oliveira
Radiologist graduated from the Ribeirão Preto Medical School-USP (FMRP-USP), with a specialization in Diagnostic Imaging in Internal Medicine from the Imaging Center of the Hospital das Clínicas of FMRP-USP and a PhD from the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics of FMRP-USP (2016). She is an assistant physician and preceptor of residents at HC FMRP USP, working in Imaging of the Female Breast and Pelvis. She supervised 1 student in the PPG, and currently has 1 student in the program with ongoing supervision.
Profa. Dra. Juliana Fernandes Pavoni
Professor at the Department of Physics – FFCLRP – USP. She holds a degree in Medical Physics from the University of São Paulo (2004) and a PhD in Physics Applied to Medicine and Biology (2009), also from the University of São Paulo. She is a specialist in Physics in the area of radiotherapy from ABFM (2007) and supervisor of radioprotection in radiotherapy from CNEN (2005), having worked as a medical physicist in radiotherapy from 2007 to 2013. She has experience in the area of Physics, with an emphasis on Medical Physics, working mainly in radiotherapy and gel dosimetry. She is listed in Google Scholar (March 17, 2025) with 1213 citations and an H index of 21. She coordinates the discipline “Seminars in Medical Physics and Dosimetry”, which belongs to the list of the Area of Concentration in Medical Physics. She recently became a permanent advisor of the Program during the four-year period. She has a completed supervision in the PPG during the four-year period.
Prof. Dr. Gustavo Novelino Simão
Dr. Gustavo is a nationally recognized neuroradiologist with extensive experience in magnetic resonance imaging of the nervous system. He holds a PhD in Medical Sciences from the University of São Paulo (2006) and coordinates specific disciplines of the program related to neuroradiology. He is a collaborating physician at HC FMRP USP and works at the Ribeirão Preto Diagnostic Center, holding a leadership position in the state’s specialty society, bringing experience from professional experience outside of academia, which is essential for the training of graduates considering the field of professional activity. He has supervised 4 students, 2 in the last four-year period and has one student in the current four-year period.
Collaborators and specific advisors of the program
Prof. Dr. Danilo Tadao Wada
Graduated in Medical Sciences and Medicine from the School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto – University of São Paulo (2011). Medical Residency in Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging at Hospital das Clínicas of FMRP-USP (2015). Specialized complement in Internal Medicine – Emphasis on Thoracic and Cardiovascular Radiology at Hospital das Clínicas of FMRP-USP (2017). Professional Master’s Degree in the PPG Center for Imaging Sciences and Medical Physics of FMRP-USP (2017). PhD from the PPG Clinical Medicine of the School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto – University of São Paulo (2021). He is currently Supervisor of the Technical Area in Health of Radiology at Hospital das Clínicas of FMRP-USP, coordinator of the Chest Study Group (GETO) of the São Paulo Society of Radiology (SPR) and member of the National Editorial Board of the journal Radiologia Brasileira. He has an ongoing supervision in the PPG that began in the four-year period and is close to completion.
Profa Dra. Leonor Garbin Savarese Hernandes
Dr. Leonor is a radiologist, with a bachelor’s and postgraduate degree (direct doctorate) from FMRP USP. She is currently an Assistant Physician and Preceptor of residents at the Center for Imaging Sciences and Medical Physics (CCIFM) at HC/FMRP. Fellowship in Interventional Radiology of the locomotor system at the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute in 2023. Coordinator of the Musculoskeletal Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Brazilian College of Radiology (CBR) 2023/2025. She has two completed supervisions in the PPG, both in the four-year period.
Prof. Dr. Lucas Moretti Monsignore
Radiologist with undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from FMRP USP. He obtained his PhD in 2014 from FMRP. He works as an assistant physician and researcher in the Therapeutic Neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology Sector at HC FMRP USP. He has 772 citations in Google Scholar (March 17, 2025) and an H index of 18. He has the titles of Specialist in Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging and in Interventional Radiology and Angioradiology conferred by AMB and CBR (2009). Since October 2024, he has been the president of the Brazilian Society of Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Surgery. He has two supervisions completed in the PPG, one of them in the four-year period.
Prof. Dr. Luis Henrique de Castro Afonso
Young doctor, assistant physician and researcher at the Therapeutic Neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology Sector of the Hospital das Clínicas of FMRP-USP. Full member of the Brazilian Academy of Neurology, the Brazilian Society of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (SBNR) and the Brazilian Society of Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Surgery (SOBRICE). He has 916 citations and an H index of 20 on Google Scholar (March 17, 2025). He has completed two supervisions in the PPG, one of them in the four-year period.
Profa. Dra Maria Clara Zanon Zotin
Graduated in Medicine from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2011), with an internship in clinical medicine at Hôpital de la Pitié Salpêtrière – Université Pierre Marie Currie, Paris, France (2010); medical residencies in Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (2015) and Neuroradiology (2016) at the Hospital das Clínicas of the Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo; master’s degree in Imaging Sciences and Medical Physics (2016) and PhD in Neurology (2022), both from the Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto – University of Sao Paulo (2022). Research Fellowship in Neurology (2019-2022) at the John Philip Kistler Stroke Research Center – Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, in Boston, USA. Internship in Pediatric Neuroradiology at the Giannina Gaslini Institute in Genoa – Italy (2023). Google Scholar (March 17, 2025) has 795 citations and an H index of 13. She is a radiologist at the Hospital das Clínicas, Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine, USP (specialty: Neuroradiology) and at the HCFMRP Emergency Unit (specialty – Emergency Radiology with an emphasis on Diagnostic Vascular Neuroradiology). She is the coordinating preceptor (since 2023) and preceptor of the medical residency (from 2018-2019 and 2022-present) in Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging at the Hospital das Clínicas, Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine. She is a collaborating researcher at the John Philip Kistler Stroke Research Center – Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. She has an ongoing mentorship in the PPG that began in the four-year period and is close to completion.