Ralph Weissleder
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Professor Ralph Weissleder is an American
clinician scientist.
, Germany) is a Professor at Harvard Medical School
, Director of the Center for Systems Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and an Attending Interventional Radiologist at MGH.
Ralph Weissleder studied Medicine and graduated with an MD from the University of Heidelberg in 1985. Since his Medical School training was embedded in the German system, his degree is not considered as an MD/PhD in the Anglo-American system, even though he did a medical thesis in Germany. Following his MD degree, Dr. Weissleder completed an Internship and Residency at University Hospital, Monterrey, Mexico. In 1986, Dr. Weissleder moved to Boston (USA) where he pursued post-doctoral research (1986–1989) and then clinical training in radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital
(MGH) and at Harvard Medical School
(HMS). In 1994, Dr Weissleder became Assistant Professor at HMS, Full Professor in 2001 (Department of Radiology), and remains an active physician at Massachusetts General Hospital. In 2007, Dr Weissleder was appointed Director of the MGH Center for Systems Biology and in 2008, he was also appointed Professor in Systems Biology at HMS. Dr. Weissleder is a member of the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
, the Broad Institute
and the Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI). Over the years, Dr. Weissleder has received many awards and honors in recognition of his contribution to science, of which the most recent is his election as a new member of the United States National Academy of Sciences
Institute of Medicine
(IOM).
Dr. Weissleder and his wife, Anna Petropoulos-Weissleder, a plastic surgeon, have one son.
Dr. Weissleder has received honorary degrees from The Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo León, Mexico (2007) and from Harvard University (2001).
Institute of Medicine
(IOM) in 2009.
United States
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clinician scientist.
Biography
Ralph Weissleder (born November 8, 1958 in Zell am HarmersbachZell am Harmersbach
Zell am Harmersbach is a small historic city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It lies in the Ortenaukreis, between the Black Forest and the Rhine.-History:...
, Germany) is a Professor at Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School is the graduate medical school of Harvard University. It is located in the Longwood Medical Area of the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts....
, Director of the Center for Systems Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and an Attending Interventional Radiologist at MGH.
Ralph Weissleder studied Medicine and graduated with an MD from the University of Heidelberg in 1985. Since his Medical School training was embedded in the German system, his degree is not considered as an MD/PhD in the Anglo-American system, even though he did a medical thesis in Germany. Following his MD degree, Dr. Weissleder completed an Internship and Residency at University Hospital, Monterrey, Mexico. In 1986, Dr. Weissleder moved to Boston (USA) where he pursued post-doctoral research (1986–1989) and then clinical training in radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital is a teaching hospital and biomedical research facility in the West End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts...
(MGH) and at Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School is the graduate medical school of Harvard University. It is located in the Longwood Medical Area of the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts....
(HMS). In 1994, Dr Weissleder became Assistant Professor at HMS, Full Professor in 2001 (Department of Radiology), and remains an active physician at Massachusetts General Hospital. In 2007, Dr Weissleder was appointed Director of the MGH Center for Systems Biology and in 2008, he was also appointed Professor in Systems Biology at HMS. Dr. Weissleder is a member of the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
The Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center is the largest National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the nation. Founded in 1998, DF/HCC is an inter-institutional research enterprise that unites all of the cancer research efforts of the Harvard affiliated community...
, the Broad Institute
Broad Institute
The Broad Institute is a genomic medicine research center located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Although it is independently governed and supported as a 501 nonprofit research organization, the institute is formally affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard...
and the Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI). Over the years, Dr. Weissleder has received many awards and honors in recognition of his contribution to science, of which the most recent is his election as a new member of the United States National Academy of Sciences
United States National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences is a corporation in the United States whose members serve pro bono as "advisers to the nation on science, engineering, and medicine." As a national academy, new members of the organization are elected annually by current members, based on their distinguished and...
Institute of Medicine
Institute of Medicine
The Institute of Medicine is a not-for-profit, non-governmental American organization founded in 1970, under the congressional charter of the National Academy of Sciences...
(IOM).
Dr. Weissleder and his wife, Anna Petropoulos-Weissleder, a plastic surgeon, have one son.
Dr. Weissleder has received honorary degrees from The Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo León, Mexico (2007) and from Harvard University (2001).
Research
Dr. Weissleder’s research interests include the development of novel molecular imaging techniques, tools for early disease detection as well as the development of nanomaterials for sensing and systems analysis. His research is translational in nature and already several of his developments have led to advanced clinical trials with anticipated major impacts when these methods become routinely available.Clinical Practice
Dr. Weissleder’s practices at Massachusetts General Hospital which is widely recognized for its patient care and ranks among the most accomplished and innovative medical institutions in the world. His clinical specialty is in Interventional radiology, especially for cancer and nonvascular intervention. He is a member of the Massachusetts General Physicians OrganizationPublications
Dr. Weissleder has published over 650 publications in peer reviewed journals, has authored and co-authored several textbooks and holds 15 patents.Awards
Dr. Weissleder is a founding member of the Society for Molecular Imaging Research for which he served as President in 2002. His work has been honored with numerous awards including the Millennium Pharmaceuticals Innovator Award (2003), the J. Taylor International Prize in Medicine (2004), the AUR Memorial Award, the ARRS President's Award, The Society for Molecular Imaging Lifetime Achievement Award, the Academy of Molecular Imaging 2006 Distinguished Basic Scientist Award, the 2008 RSNA Outstanding Researcher Award and the 2011 European Society of Radiology Gold Medal. Dr. Weissleder was also elected as a new member of the United States National Academy of SciencesUnited States National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences is a corporation in the United States whose members serve pro bono as "advisers to the nation on science, engineering, and medicine." As a national academy, new members of the organization are elected annually by current members, based on their distinguished and...
Institute of Medicine
Institute of Medicine
The Institute of Medicine is a not-for-profit, non-governmental American organization founded in 1970, under the congressional charter of the National Academy of Sciences...
(IOM) in 2009.
External links
- MGH Center for Systems Biology
- Ralph Weissleder research profile on BiomedExpertsBiomedExpertsBiomedExperts is a publication-based scientific social network that allows researchers to collaborate virtually, in order to increase biomedical research. It involves more than 3,500 institutions in more than 190 countries.-External links:*...
- Ralph Weissleder, MD, PhD - The One Hundred
- Ralph Weissleder, M.D., Ph.D. - Centers of Cancer Nanotechnology ExcellenceNCINCI can stand for:*National Cancer Institute*National Captioning Institute*Nordic Centre in India*National College of Ireland*Native Communications Inc - Aboriginal Public Broadcaster in Manitoba, Canada....
- Ralph Weissleder, MD, PhD - MGH Center for Systems Biology
- Ralph Weissleder's Lab - MGH Center for Systems Biology
- T2 Biosystems