6633-Aaron, Vasantha
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Vasantha D. Aaron, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology & Imaging Sciences

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Indianapolis, IN
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Bio

Vasantha Aaron, MD, is a nuclear medicine radiologist and has been a member of the Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Radiology faculty since 2010. She completed her nuclear medicine fellowship at IU and has given educational lectures at the American Roentgen Ray Society, Radiologic Society of North America, and the Central Chapter of Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging conferences. Dr. Aaron’s interests include developing protocols in fusion imaging, radionuclide therapies, and the advancement of clinical PET/MRI. Dr. Aaron also currently serves as the Associate Service Line Leader and Vice Chair of Clinical Services for the Department of Radiology. She participates actively on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness Committee.

Key Publications

Nay JW, Aaron VD, Gunderman RB. “Using Radiology to Teach Physiology.” JACR 2011;8(2):117-123

Aaron VD. “Chapter 9: Nuclear Medicine. Cases 6-10.” 2014 Approach to Diagnosis: A Case-Based Imaging Review. 2014. ISBN: 978-1-890705-22-0

Aaron VD. “Chapter 10: Nuclear Medicine. Cases 5-8.” 2015 Approach to Diagnosis: A Case-Based Imaging Review. 2015. ISBN: 978-1-890705-24-4

Aaron VD. “Chapter 9: Nuclear Medicine: Cases 9-12.” 2016 Approach to Diagnosis: A Case-Based Imaging Review. 2016. ISBN: 978-1-890705-26-8

Ladd LM, Bonaminio DN, Gonda AS, Gasparis PT, Bell WL, Aaron VD, Heitkamp DE. A Mentorship and Networking Group for Women in Radiology. JACR 2017;14(7):987-990.

Heitkamp DE, Ford JM, Madden CM, Smith KL, Nartker MJ, Ponting JM, Steenburg SD, Aaron VD, Kamer AP. Transitioning to Independent Practice: A Successful Fourth-Year Radiology Resident Curriculum. JACR 2017;14(12):1604-1606.

Hinton J, Cerra-Franco A, Shiue K, Shea L, Aaron V, Billows G, Al-Hader A, Lautenschlaeger T. Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in a Patient with Locally Advanced Lung Cancer with Good Response to Definitive Chemoradiation: A Case Report. J Medical Case Reports 2018;12:301.

Ryan JL, Aaron VD, Sims JB. PET/MRI vs PET/CT in Head and Neck Imaging: When, Why, and How? Seminars in Ultrasound, CT, and MRI 2019:40(5);376-390.

Davis K, Ryan JL, Aaron VD, Sims JB. PET and SPECT Imaging of the Brain: History, Technical Considerations, Applications, and Radiotracers. Seminars in Ultrasound, CT, and MRI 2020:41(6);521-529.

 

Titles & Appointments

  • Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology & Imaging Sciences
  • IUH Adult AHC Radiology Geochief
  • Education
    2010 FEL Nuclear Medicine, Indiana University
    2009 RES Resident, Indiana University
    2004 MD Indiana University
    1995 AB Washington University
  • Research
    18F-FET PET/MRI
  • Professional Organizations
    American College of Radiology (ACR)
    American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)
    Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
    Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
  • Board Certifications
    American Board of Nuclear Medicine - Nuclear Medicine
    American Board of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology*
  • Clinical Interests
    Hybrid molecular imaging

    Optimizing protocols

    Radionuclide theranostics

    Women in Radiology
  • Awards
    Org: Top Ten Clinical Educator, IU Radiology Residency
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    Org: Golden Apple Teaching Award, IU Radiology Residency
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    Org: IU Health
    Desc: IU Health Values Leadership Award
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    Org: Indiana University School of Medicine
    Desc: Trustee Teaching Award
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