BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Gregory Chaljub, M.D.

Professor of Radiology (T), Neuroradiology Section Director, Executive Vice Chairman

EDUCATION/TRAINING	DEGREE	YEAR(s)	FIELD OF STUDY
Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL. University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX. University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.	M.D. Residency Fellowship	1981 – 1985 1985 – 1989 1989 - 1990	Medicine Diagnostic Radiology (ABR Certified) Neuroradiology (Certificate of Added Qualification in Neuroradiology)

Publications and Papers: (last 2 years or 5 most recent)

1. Oto A, Eltorky MA, Dave A, Ernst RD, Chen K, Rampy B, Chaljub G, Nealon W: Mimicks of pancreatic malignancy in patients with chronic pancreatitis: correlation of computed tomography imaging features with histopathologic findings. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology, Vol. 35, No. 5; September/October 2006: 199-205.

2. Oto A, Ernst RD, Mileski WJ, Nishino TK, Le O, Wolfe GC, Chaljub G: Localization of appendix with MDCT and influence of findings on choice of appendectomy incision. American Journal of Roentgenology, 187; 987-990: 2006.

3. Oto A, Srinivasan P, Ernst R, Koroglu M, Cesani F, Nishino T, Chaljub G: Revisiting MRI for appendix location during pregnancy. American Journal of Roentgenology 186 (3): 883-887; March 2006.

4. Dave A, Shah RK, Chaljub G, Miles BJ, Hernandez JA, Swischuk LE: Benign destructive lesions affecting the posterior elements of the pediatric spine. Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology, Vol. 29 (22); October 31, 2006.

5. Camacho AC, Chaljub G, Uribe T, Patterson JT, Swischuk LE: MR imaging of pediatric posterior fossa tumors. Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology, Vol. 30 (14); July 1, 2007.

Exhibits: (last 2 years)

1. Ethridge KP, Chaljub G, Shah RK, Hernandez JA, Swischuk LE: Benign conditions afflicting the posterior elements of the pediatric spine: a pictorial essay emphasizing MR and CT imaging. 105^th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 15 – 20, 2005.

2. Dave A, Oto A, Eltorksy M, Ernst R, Chaljub G, Nealon W: CT findings mimicking pancreatic neoplasms in patients with chronic pancreatitis: histolopathologic correlation. 91^st Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL, Nov. 27 – Dec. 2, 2005.

3. Rao N, Sanguineti G, Chaljub G, Newlands S, Markowitz A, Pena J: Neck levels that are negative on initial CT do not need to be dissected. American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 5 – 9, 2006.

4. Oto A, Ernst R, Jesse MK, Ott L, Riascos R, Chaljub G, Saade G: MR imaging of the cystic adnexal lesions during pregnancy. 107th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society, Orlando, FL, May 6 – 11, 2007.

Research Grants:

1. “CNS/HIV Anti-Retroviral Therapy Effect Research (CHARTER)” Principal investigator: Igor Grant, Dr. Gelman is PI on Texas subcontract to UC San Diego Agency: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Dr. Gregory Chaljub Co-Investigator (Neuro MRI Brain Portion, approximately $10,000 budgeted). Type: Subcontract. This contract involves being one of six sites that will determine prospectively the effect of HAART on the neurological and neuropsychological changes associated with HIV infection. The other sites under contract are located in San Diego, St. Louis, New York, Seattle, and Baltimore.

2. “A 24-month double-blind, randomized, multicenter, placebo controlled, parallel-groups study comparing the efficacy and safety of 0.5 mg and 1.25 mg fingolimod (FTY720) administered orally once daily versus placebo in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis”; Protocol No. CFTY720D2309; UTMB Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Glenn Smith (Neurology); UTMB Sub-Investigator (Neuro Brain Portion); Dr. Gregory Chaljub. Sponsored by: Novartis.

3. ACRIN 6677

Areas of Interest:	Other Areas of Interest:
· Neuroradiology – expertise in MRI of the CNS	· Residency training / teaching
· Musculoskeletal MR Imaging

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