Providing innovations in the preclinical setting relating to Nuclear Medicinal Imaging, Radiation Treatment, 3D design and engineering/physics support.
EDUCATION
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
B.S., Economics, 1988
Norwalk State Technical College, Norwalk, CT
A.S., Optical Engineering, 1997
Bronx Community College, Bronx, NY
A.A., Applied Science, Certificate Nuclear Medicine, 2005
REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
NY Dept. of Health – Licensed Nuclear Medical Technologist (#818799)
C14 (FDNY) – Certificate of Fitness, Supervisor of Chemical Laboratory (#83727727)
Siemens (PET Class) – Certificate, 10-04-2010 to 10-05-2010
Siemens (CT Class) – Certificate, 10-06-2010 to 10-07-2010
Siemens (SPECT Class) – Certificate, 10-08-2010 to 10-08-2010
AECOM (EH&S Radiation Safety Class) – Certificate, annual re-application
ARRT (N) – Registered American Registry of Radiological Technologist (#396347)
CNMT – Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (#027320)
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Albert Einstein College of Medicine(AECOM) / Montefiore Hospital, Bronx, NY
Principal Staff Scientist, Director of Micro-PET Core Laboratory, Dept. of Radiology,
January 2022 to Present
Principal Associate, Operations Manager, Dept. of Radiology, December 2013 to January 2022
Associate, Operations Manager, Department of Radiology, July 2009 to December 2013
Molecular Imaging Analyst, Nuclear Medicine Department, June 2005 to July 2009
Responsibilities include managing a Siemens INVEON Multimodality PET/SPECT/CT scanner as a scientific core and all other radiation lab equipment, i.e. GM meters, well counters, and dose calibrators; managing all aspects of operating a Nuclear Medicinal Laboratory; meeting with users to assist in reviewing and reprocessing data as it pertains to their experiments; performing scientific collaboration and billing through Ilab with investigators; meeting with NRC Agreement State Inspectors, AAALAC and Fire Inspectors; assisting the Onco-Physics Institute physicists with physics measurements, monthly QA (TPS, BB Test And Output Check) and small animal treatment with therapeutic x-rays; providing both physics and engineering support; performing minor repairs of laboratory equipment; assisting ultrasound physicists with applications of low frequency ultrasound equipment for preclinical applications; performing quality control; training users to operate an Xtrahl Irradiator, CT (SARRP, CIX-3) for imaging and treatment studies; managing 3D printers - MakerBot Replicator2 and Dremel Digi lab 3D45, including printing/maintenance/repair and effectuating CAD design work for users; and mentoring and training medical students and college students in the use all related laboratory equipment. All equipment: Orthovoltage irradiators, ultrasound and PET/SPECT/CT are all being utilized together for experimental purposes. In addition, I have developed engineering prototypes, such as lead jigs and barrier containment holders complete with anesthesia delivery; modifications to improve the use of imaging devices, such as a limit switch; designed experiments with researchers interested in the use of the laboratory; designed and developed new animal holders specific to ultrasound equipment, including a test fire instrument to ensure the instrument is properly working; and designed prototype devices, such as a vibrissae stimulator, which is listed on YouTube, for PET imaging.
PATENTS
An imaging aquarium for PET/SPECT/CT and MRI imaging modalities use with freshwater, brackish-water and saltwater animals, Patent# US2012 247395. WO2011059479A1 - Restraining fish tank and uses thereof - Google Patents
YOUTUBE DEVICE
Third Annual TMII Symposium– Michael Michaelides PhD - YouTube.