Biographical summary
An innovative leader who brings more than 2 decades of experience in advanced MR Imaging and genomic analytics. Dr. Karow’s primary interest is to develop machine-learning based integrated diagnostics that leverage imaging, genetic, and clinical biomarkers to generate more insightful health assessments and identify disease in early stages when it is most treatable. He is an internationally recognized speaker in the precision longevity and imaging biomarker space.
Dr. Karow completed his fellowship in Abdominal Imaging and Cross-sectional Interventional Radiology at University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to fellowship, he completed his residency in diagnostic radiology at UC San Diego. His research during residency was recognized with multiple awards, including the 2011 Elliott C. Lasser Award for Excellence in Research; 2009 American Roentgen Ray Society Executive Council Award; the 2008 RSNA Trainee Research Prize; and his work was also featured on the cover of the September 2010 issue of the journal Radiology. Prior to residency, Dr. Karow completed his medical training at the University of Michigan medical school in the combined M.D./Ph.D. Medical Scientist Training Program, graduating with a distinction in research.
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        Education
- 2012Fellowship - Abdominal Imaging and Cross-sectional Interventional University of California Los Angeles 
- 2011Residency - Diagnostic Radiology University of California San Diego 
- 2006Internship - Internal Medicine University of California-Irvine 
- 2005MDUniversity of Michigan 
- 2005Ph.D. - Cellular and Molecular BiologyUniversity of Michigan 
- 1994BS - Cellular and Molecular BiologyUniversity of Michigan 
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2011Diagnostic RadiologyAmerican Board of Radiology 
Awards and honors
- 2015Excellence in New Programs Implementation AwardDepartment of Radiology, University of California San Diego 
- 2015Outstanding Physician ConsultantDepartment of Urology, University of California San Diego 
- 2014Excellence in Clinical Innovation AwardDepartment of Radiology, University of California San Diego 
- 2011Elliott C. Lasser Award for Excellence in ResearchDepartment of Radiology, University of California San Diego 
- 2009Executive Council AwardAmerican Roentgen Ray Society 
- 2008Trainee Research PrizeRadiological Society of North America 
- 2005MSTP (M.D./Ph.D.) Excellence in Research AwardMedical Scientist Training Program, University of Michigan Medical School 
- 2005Dean’s Award for Research ExcellenceUniversity of Michigan Medical School 
- 2005Letter of CommendationDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of California, Irvine 
- 2005Graduate with Distinction in ResearchUniversity of Michigan Medical School 
- 1994Order of Omega Scholarship, Leadership and Service AwardUniversity of Michigan - Ann Arbor 
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