Dr. Yoo is the Director of Nuclear Medicine at Rhode Island and the Miriam Hospital and a Professor of Diagnostic Imaging, Clinician Educator at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Yoo has specialized training in nuclear medicine and positron emission tomography (PET). His main area of interest is in oncologic applications of PET.
Dr. Yoo is the Director of Medical Student Radiology Education at The Alpert Medical School of Brown University and is heavily involved in teaching radiology residents and medical students. Dr. Yoo has given many nuclear medicine and PET/CT talks at national meetings and been a Grand Rounds speaker at several academic institutions. Dr. Yoo is involved with several national organizations including the American College of Radiology (ACR). Dr. Yoo is on the ACR Board of Chancellors and Vice President of the ACR. Dr. Yoo has served as the Chair of the ACR Commission on Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging from 2017-2023. Dr. Yoo is on the faculty for the ACR AIRP course.
| Zukotynski, Katherine A., Niederkohr, Ryan D., Greenspan, Bennett S., Prior, John O., Schöder, Heiko, Seltzer, Marc A., Rohren, Eric M., Yoo, Don C. "An International Survey of PET/CT Clinical Reporting." Journal of Nuclear Medicine, vol. 60, no. 4, 2019, pp. 478-479. |
| Dibble, Elizabeth H., Yoo, Don C., Baird, Grayson L., Noto, Richard B. "FDG PET/CT of Infection: Should It Replace Labeled Leukocyte Scintigraphy of Inpatients?." American Journal of Roentgenology, vol. 213, no. 6, 2019, pp. 1358-1365. |
| Becker MD, Butler PF, Siam M, Gress DA, Ghesani M, Harkness BA, Yoo DC, Oates ME. "U.S. PET/CT and Gamma Camera Diagnostic Reference Levels and Achievable Administered Activities for Noncardiac Nuclear Medicine Studies." Radiology, vol. 293, no. 1, 2019, pp. 203-211. |
| Ott BR, Jones RN, Noto RB, Yoo DC, Snyder PJ, Bernier JN, Carr DB, Roe CM. "Brain amyloid in preclinical Alzheimer's disease is associated with increased driving risk." Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring, vol. 6, 2017, pp. 136-142. |
| Dibble, Elizabeth H., Yoo, Don C. "Precision Medicine and PET/Computed Tomography in Cardiovascular Disorders." PET Clinics, vol. 12, no. 4, 2017, pp. 459-473. |
| Chung M, Dubel GJ, Noto RB, Yoo DC, Baird GL, Prince EA, Murphy TP, Haaga TL, Ahn SH. "Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Temporal Factors Associated With Positive Findings on Catheter Angiography After (99m)Tc-Labeled RBC Scanning." American Journal of Roentgenology, vol. 207, no. 1, 2016, pp. 170-6. |
| Ghaderi, Kimeya F., Yoo, Don C., Hart, Jesse. "PET/CT Helps Downgrade an Aggressive-Appearing Rib Mass to a Probable Benign Lesion in a 9-Year-Old Girl." Clinical Nuclear Medicine, vol. 41, no. 3, 2016, pp. 221-3. |
| Ghaderi, Kimeya F., Yoo, Don C., Hart, Jesse. "PET/CT Helps Downgrade an Aggressive-Appearing Rib Mass to a Probable Benign Lesion in a 9-Year-Old Girl." Clinical Nuclear Medicine, vol. 41, no. 3, 2016, pp. 221-223. |
| Dibble, Elizabeth H., Yoo, Don C., Noto, Richard B. "Role of PET/CT in Workup of Fever without a Source." RadioGraphics, vol. 36, no. 4, 2016, pp. 1166-1177. |
| Dibble EH, Yoo DC, Noto RB, Friedman JH. "Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes With Very Poor Striatal Uptake on 123I-Ioflupane SPECT Imaging." Clinical Nuclear Medicine, vol. 40, no. 2, 2015, pp. e152-6. |
| Dibble, Elizabeth H., Yoo, Don C., Noto, Richard B., Friedman, Joseph H. "Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes With Very Poor Striatal Uptake on 123I-Ioflupane SPECT Imaging." Clinical Nuclear Medicine, vol. 40, no. 2, 2015, pp. e152-e156. |
| Lim YY, Maruff P, Schindler R, Ott BR, Salloway S, Yoo DC, Noto RB, Santos CY, Snyder PJ. "Disruption of cholinergic neurotransmission exacerbates Aβ-related cognitive impairment in preclinical Alzheimer's disease." Neurobiology of Aging, vol. 36, no. 10, 2015, pp. 2709-2715. |
| Mayson, Sarah E., Yoo, Don C., Gopalakrishnan, Geetha. "The Evolving Use of Radioiodine Therapy in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer." Oncology, vol. 88, no. 4, 2015, pp. 247-256. |
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Principle Investigator at Rhode Island Hospital
Department of Diagnostic Imaging
Division of Imaging Research
Funded by Rhode Island Medical Imaging Research Seed Grant
Funded for one year- $2744
Dates of grant: 3/1/19 – 3/1/2020
ACRIN 6668/ RTOG 0235
"Positron Emission Tomography Pre- and Post-Treatment Assessment for Locally Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Carcinoma"
Principle Investigator at Rhode Island Hospital
Funded by the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN)
Funded for one year at $45,000
Dates of grant: 1/1/200612/31/2007
NATIONAL TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND PRACTICE PARAMETERS
1. ACR–SPR Practice Parameter for Performing FDG-PET/CT in Oncology. 10/1/2016 (Resolution 25). Member Collaborative Committee ACR. Diagnostic Radiology: Nuclear Medicine Practice Parameters and Technical Standards. https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Practice-Parameters/fdg-pet-ct.pdf
2. ACR Practice Parameter for the Performance of Gallium-68 DOTATATE PET/CT Neuroendocrine Tumors. 10/1/2018 (Resolution 32). Chair of the Commission Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Practice-Parameters/DOTATATE_PET_CT.pdf?la=en
3. ACR–ACNM Practice Parameter for the Performance of 18F-Fluciclovine PET/CT for Recurrent Prostate Cancer. 10/1/2018 (Resolution 30). Chair of the Commission Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.. https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Practice-Parameters/PET-CT-ProstateCancer.pdf?la=en
4. ACR–SPR Practice Parameter for the Performance of Scintigraphy for Inflammation and Infection 10/1/2018 (Resolution 28). Chair of the Commission Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Practice-Parameters/InflamInfScint.pdf?la=en
5. ACR–SPR–STR Practice Parameter for the Performance of Pulmonary Scintigraphy 10/1/2018 (Resolution 30). Chair of the Commission Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Practice-Parameters/Pulmonary_Scintigraphy.pdf?la=en
| Year | Degree | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MD | State University of New York |
| 1994 | BS | Brooklyn College |
1990-1994 Foundation Scholarship. Tuition merit scholarship, Brooklyn College.
1993 Merck Research Fellowship. Best science research project and academic achievement, Brooklyn College.
1994 Jack and Mae Rimmer Chemistry Award. Excellence in chemistry, Brooklyn College.
2007 Teacher of the Year, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
2009 Dean's Excellence in Teaching Award, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
2013 Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
2016 Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
2018 Positive champion of the learning environment of Alpert Medical School Award.
2018 Outstanding Attending Service Award
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Dubel, Gregory | Clinical Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging |
| Movson, Jonathan | Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Imaging, Clinician Educator |
| Noto, Richard | Professor Emeritus of Diagnostic Imaging, Clinician Educator |
| Ventetuolo, Corey | Associate Professor of Medicine, Associate Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice |
2003-Present American College of Radiology
Continuous Professional Improvement Nuclear Radiology Panel, 2007-Present
CME Review Subcommittee, 2011-Present
CME and SAMs Review Subcommittee "Specialized" Item Writer Reviewers 2013-Present
Nuclear Medicine/PET Accreditation Reviewer, 2013-Present
Secretary of Rhode Island Radiological Society, 2011
Treasurer of Rhode Island Radiological Society, 2012
Vice President of Rhode Island Radiological Society, 2013
President of Rhode Island Radiological Society, 2014
Panel On Appropriateness Criteria-Urologic Imaging 1: 2014-Present
Panel On Appropriateness Criteria-Urologic Imaging 2: 2014-Present
RADPAC RI Representative, 2015-Present
Image Wisely Executive Committee, 2015-Present
Committee on Chapters 2017 - Present
Board of Chancellors - Chair, Commission of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2017 - 2023
Audit Committee member: 2018 – 2021
Engage Champions Community 2018-Present
Audit Committee Vice Chair 2019-2020
Co-Course Director - American College of Radiology Nuclear Medicine Course 2019-Present
RLI Participant and Ambassador 2021-Present
Faculty AIRP 2022 – Present
Vice President ACR 2023-Present
2000-Present Radiological Society of North America
Radiographics Committee - Nuclear Medicine, 2013-Present
Scientific Program Committee – Nuclear Medicine, 2014-Present
2000-Present Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Northeast Regional Meeting Planning Committee, 2008-Present
Chair of Bylaws Committee New England Chapter, 2010-2014
President of New England Chapter, 2014-2016
Councilor of Rhode Island, 2009-Present
Committee on Finance, 2013-2017
Real Estate Task Force 2015–2017
SNMMI alternate councilor for the ACR meeting 2014-2016
Committee on Nominations 2016-2017
SNMMI/ACR PET/MR Credentialing – Cardiology Task Force 2017
2005- Present American Roentgen Ray Society
Instructional Courses Committee (Section Head Nuclear Medicine), 2007-2013
Case-based Course Committee (Section Head Nuclear
Medicine), 2006-2010
Scientific Program Subcommittee, 2007-2011
Continuing Medical Education, 2008-2014
Education Evaluation Subcommittee, 2011-2014
Chair, Education Evaluation Subcommittee, 2014
Education Compliance Subcommittee 2015-2017
Chair, Education Compliance Subcommittee, 2015-2017
Program Chair - American Roentgen Ray Society PET/CT Symposium. Practical PET/CT: What You Need To Know 2017
2013-2016 ECOG-ACRIN GYN Committee
ECOG-ACRIN GYN Liason to EA Biomarker Committee
Director of Medical Student Radiology Education
Co-Director of Biomed 629: General Introduction to Radiology
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Four week elective serving as a general introduction to Diagnostic Imaging for third and fourth year medical students. Includes both clinical observation and didactic education sections
Director of Radiology Lectures - Primary Care-Population Medicine Program
Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC) 2015-Present
Director of Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging BIOL 6674
Preclinical evening elective
Biomed 392: Clinical Nuclear Medicine
Brown University School of Medicine
One to four week elective in all aspects of clinical Nuclear Medicine for third and fourth year medical students.
RI Hospital School of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Lecturer
Two hours of lecture covering various topics in Nuclear Medicine as they pertain to the Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
