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    • Acharya J, Rajamohan AG, Skalski MR, Law M, Kim P, Gibbs W. CT Angiography of the Head in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2017;38(4):773‐776.
    • Bakhsheshian, J. Goshtasbi K, Acharya J, Buchanan IA, Fredrickson V, Reid, P. Teaching NeuroImages: Hypoglassal nerve palsy due to basilar invagination. Neurology. 2017 Oct 24;89(17):e214‐e215. PMID: 29061683.
    • Bergamaschi S, Acharya J, Rajamohan A, Gibbs W, Law M. Intracranial Complications of Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery. Neurographics. (Accepted)
    • Gibbs WN, Kim P, Go J, Law M. C1‐2 Puncture: A Safe, Efficacious, and Potentially Underutilized Technique. Neurographics 2017;7(1): 1‐8.
    • Gibbs W, Tanenbaum L. MR Imaging of Hydrocephalus. Applied Radiology. (May 2018).
    • Go, JL. Acharya, J, Rajamohan AG. Is It or Is It Not? Brain Tumor Mimics. Semin Roentgenol. 2018 Jan; 53(1):62‐76. PMID: 29405957
    • Bakhsheshian J, Kim PE, Attenello FJ.Intramedullary Cervical Spinal Cord Abscess. World Neurosurg. 2017 Oct;106:1049.e1‐1049.e2. PMID: 28688992.
    • Diao K, Sun Y, Yoo SK, Yu C, Ye JC, Trakul N, Jennelle RL, Kim PE, Zada G, Gruen JP, Chang EL. Safety‐net versus private hospital setting for brain metastasis patients treated with radiosurgery alone: Disparities in follow‐up care and outcomes. Cancer. 2018 Jan 1;124(1):167‐175. PMID: 28902402Chokshi FH, Law M, Gibbs WN. Conventional and Advanced Imaging of Spine Oncologic Disease, Nonoperative Post‐Treatment Effects, and Unique Spinal Conditions. Neurosurgery. 2018 Jan 1;82(1):1‐23. PMID: 29029304.
    • Wang F, Liu Y, Li J, Sondag M, Law M, Zee CS, Dong H, Li K. Abnormal Brain Function in Neuromyelitis Optica: A fMRI Investigation of mPASAT. Eur J Radiology. 2017 Oct;95:197‐201.
    • Law M, Wang R, Liu CJ, Shiroishi MS, Carmichael J, Mack WJ, Weiss M, Wang DJJ, Toga AW, Zada G. Value of pituitary gland MRI at 7 T in Cushing’s disease and relationship to inferior petrosal sinus sampling: case report. Journal of Neurosurgy. (In press)
    • Chen Z, Shen GQ, Lerner A, Gao B. Immune system activation in the pathogenesis of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome. Brain Research Bulletin May 2017;131:93‐99. PMID: 28373149
    • Szymanski L, See KY, Gokoffski K, Barger M, Hu J, Blodget E, Wagle N, Patel V, Gill K, Lerner A, Liu CS, Rajamohan A, Zada G, Shiroishi M, Hurth K. Treatment of multifocal central nervous system AIDS‐related Epstein Barr virus‐associated malignant myopericytoma with bevacizumab. Radiology of Infectious Diseases. Sep 2017;4(3):121‐127.
    • Gao B, Lyu C, Lerner A, McKinney AM. Controversy of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: What Have We Learnt in the Last 20 Years? Journal Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2018 Jan;89(1)L14‐20.
    • Wu S, Shen G, Lerner A, Gao B. Nervous System Injury and Neuroimaging of Zika Virus Infection. Frontiers in Neurology 2018. (Accepted).
    • Tamrazi B, Nguyen B, Liu CJ, Azen CG, Nelson MB, Dhall G, Nelson MD. Changes in Signal Intensity of the Dentate Nucleus and Globus Pallidus in Pediatric Patients: Impact of Brain Irradiation and
    • Acharya J, Rajamohan A, Skalsi M, Kim P, Law M, Gibbs W. Computed Tomographic Angiography of the Head in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting. April 22‐27, 2017. Long Beach, CA.
    • Dissanayake S, Acharya J, Liu CJ. Coronary Artery Calcium Score Correlation with Quantity of White Matter Lesions on MRI. American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting. April 22‐27, 2017. Long Beach, CA.
    • Acharya J, Gajawelli N, Childress P, Lang EA, Pa J, Baron D, Law M. Meditation and mindfulness effects on the brain: Functional neuroimaging and adaptive neural plasticity effects. American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting. April 22‐27, 2017. Long Beach, CA.
    • Acharya J, Childress P, Gajawelli N, Lang EA, Pa J, Baron D, Law M. Mindfulness based intervention and functional effects on the brain. American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting. April 22‐27, 2017. Long Beach, CA.
    • Bergamaschi S, Acharya J, Rajamohan A, Gibbs W, Kim P, Zada G, Cheng E, Law M. Intracranial Complications of Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy. American Society of Neuroradiology Annual >Meeting. April 22‐27, 2017. Long Beach, CA.
    • Bergamaschi S, Acharya J, Go J, Zada G, Law M. Comparing Areas of Contrast Enhancement Between Wildtype Versus IDH‐Mutated Gliobastoma. American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting. April 22‐27, 2017. Long Beach, CA.
    • Sondag M, Acharya J. Pathology of the Corpus Callosum: A Pictorial Review. Presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting. April 30‐May 5, 2017; New Orleans, LA.
    • Acharya J (Scientific Contributions to the Media). Five Thirty Eight (ESPN affiliate): https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/juice-baseballs/.
    • Koff R, Ceglar S, Acharya J, Rajamohan AG, Gibbs W. Degenerative Spinal Cysts: Diagnosis and Treatment. Presented at the American Society of Spine Radiology Annual Meeting. Feb 14‐18, 2018; Scottsdale, AZ.
    • Acharya J. American Society of Spine Radiologists: Osteocartilaginous tumors of the spine. Feb 16, 2018. Scottsdale, AZ
    • Acharya J (Scientific Contributions to the Media). “We X‐rayed some MLB baseballs. Here’s what we found.” Featured on the ESPN affiliate Five Thirty Eight website discussing the data we obtained by scanning MLB baseballs. Garnered national attention. March 1, 2018.
    • Pack J, Branchcomb J, Torres F, Acharya J, Liu C , Rajamohan A. Bilateral Cranial Nerve VI Palsy Secondary to Radiation Treatment of Nasopharnygeal Carcinoma: A Unique Cause of Diplopia. To be presented at the 56th annual meeting of ASNR in June 2‐7, 2018.
    • Bergamaschi S, Gibbs W, Acharya J, Law M. TEMPI Syndrome Case with Multiple Neurological Findings (Telangiectasias, Elevated erythropoietin level and Erythrocytosis, Monocolonal
    • Presence of Primary Brain Tumors Independent of Linear Gadolinium‐based Contrast Agent Administration. Radiology. 2017 Nov 30. Epub ahead of print.
    • Shiroishi MS, Gupta V, Bigjahan B, Cen SY, Rashid F, Hwang DH, Lerner A, Boyko O, Liu CSJ, Law M, Thompson PM, Jahanshad N. Brain Cortical Structural Differences Between Non‐Central Nervous System Cancer Patients Treated with and without Chemotherapy Compared to Non‐Cancer Controls: a Cross‐sectional Pilot MRI Study Using. SPIE 2017.
    • Gao B, Shen X, Shiroishi MS, Pang M, Li Z, Yu B, Shen G. A Pilot Study of Pre‐operative Motor Dysfunction from Gliomas in the Region of Corticospinal Tract: Evaluation with Diffusion Tensor Imaging. Plos.org https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0182795 Published: August 22, 2017.
    • gammophathy, Perinephric‐Fluid Collections, and Intrapulmonary Shunting. American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting. April 22‐27, 2017. Long Beach, CA.
    • Sondag M, Gibbs W, Acharya J, Law M, Go J. Subarachnoid Fat Embolism Following Traumatic Fracture of a Sacral Spinomeningeal Cyst. American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting. April 22‐27, 2017. Long Beach, CA.
    • Cho M, Gibbs W. Investigating the Utility of PET in The Evaluation of Chordomas. Electronic Educational Exhibit. American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting May 2017
    • Gibbs W. Spine Oncology: Role of the Radiologist. University of California, Irvine Radiology Grand Rounds, August 2017.
    • Gibbs W. Spine Oncology. Western Neuroradiological Society. Kauai HI, Oct 2017
    • Gibbs W. Neurodegenerative Disease. Neuroradiology in Clinical Practice. Las Vegas, NV, Oct 2017
    • Gibbs W. Disorders of CSF Pressure and Flow. Neuroradiology in Clinical Practice. Las Vegas, NV, Oct 2017
    • Gibbs W. Back Pain Imaging. Neuroradiology in Clinical Practice. Las Vegas, NV, Oct 2017
    • Gibbs W. MR Imaging of Skull Base Disorders. Neuroradiology in Clinical Practice. Las Vegas, NV, Oct 2017
    • Gibbs W. Epidural Steroid Injections; What is the Evidence. (Refresher Course) Radiological Society of North America. Chicago IL, Nov 2017
    • Gibbs W. Spine Imaging: Diagnosis and Intervention. Moderator. Radiological Society of North America, Annual Meeting. Chicago IL, Nov 2018
    • Gibbs W. Spine Trauma: Current Classification and Concepts. Los Angeles Radiological Society. Pasadena, CA, Jan 2018
    • Gibbs W. Spine Tumors: Primary and Metastatic Disease. Los Angeles Radiological Society. Pasadena, CA, Jan 2018
    • Gibbs W. Critical Interventional Issues for the Spine Oncology Patient. American Society of Spine Radiology. Scottsdale AZ, Feb 2018
    • Gibbs W. The Degenerative and Postoperative Spine. Moderator. American Society of Spine Radiology, Annual Meeting. Scottsdale, AZ, Feb 2018
    • Gibbs W. Vital Issues in Spine Radiology. Moderator. American Society of Spine Radiology, Annual Meeting. Scottsdale, AZ, Feb 2018
    • Gibbs W. Spine Metastatic Disease: Multidisciplinary Management. American Roentgen Ray Society. Washington DC, April 2018
    • Borzage M, Gibbs W. Tag‐Based CSF Imaging Performance in Pediatric Patients and Adult Volunteers. Scientific Paper. ISMRM June 2018
    •  Koff R, Gibbs W. Diagnosis and Treatment of Spinal Meningeal Cysts. Electronic Educational Exhibit.  American Society of Neuroradiology, Annual Meeting, June 2018
    • Tanenbaum L, Gibbs W. Significant reduction of brain MRI scan times using machine learning‐based iterative image reconstruction algorithm. Scientific Paper. American Society of Neuroradiology, Annual Meeting, June 2018
    • Gibbs W. Critical Imaging Findings for Clinical Management of Adults with Spinal Metastases. American Society of Neuroradiology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, June 2018
    • Gibbs W. Update on Imaging for Tumors of the Spinal Axis. University of Southern California and Cleveland Clinic 20th Annual Brain Tumor Update and 9th Annual Symposium on Brain and Spine Metastases. Santa Monica, CA, Sept 29, 2018
    • Gibbs W. Spine Tumors: What the Surgeon Wants to Know. Neuroradiology in Clinical Practice. Las Vegas, NV, Oct 2018
    • Gibbs W. Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders of the Spine. Neuroradiology in Clinical Practice. Las Vegas, NV, Oct 2018
    • Gibbs W. Back Pain Imaging. Neuroradiology in Clinical Practice. Las Vegas, NV, Oct 2018
    • Gibbs W. Neuroradiology in Clinical Practice. Las Vegas, NV, Oct 2018
    • Gibbs W. Back Pain: Imaging and Intervention. Western Neuroradiological Society. Los Angeles, CA, Oct 2018
    • Gibbs W. Low Back Pain: Imaging and Intervention. ARRS Regional Symposium. New Orleans, LA, Oct 2018 Gibbs W. Spine Infections and Mimics. ARRS Regional Symposium. New Orleans, LA, Oct 2018
    • Gibbs W. Spine Oncology: Improving Quality and Adding Value in Patient Care. (Refresher Course) 2018 Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago IL. Nov 2018
    • Kim PE. The Frontier of Neuroimaging: Imaging Physiology & Function in Epilepsy. University of Southern California, Master of Science Program in Neuroimaging and Informatics NIIN 510. Hastings Auditorium, USC Health Science Campus, September 13, 2017.
    • England JR, Sondag MJ, Kim PE, Gibbs WN, Acharya J, Rajamohan AG. Demystifying the Paraclinoid Region of the Internal Carotid Artery. Digital Educational Exhibit. Radiological Society of North America, Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. November 2017. Cum Laude Award.
    • Kim PE. Pitfalls in Imaging the Postoperative Spine. ASSR 2018 Annual Symposium. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Scottsdale, Arizona, February 14‐18, 2018.
    • Kim PE. Kyphoplasty,Vertebroplasty and Vertebral Augmentation Implants. 2018 USC Spine Symposium. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. March 3, 2018.
    • Kim P, Bundrick J, Gibbs W. Operative Complication or Normal Postop Finding? Pitfalls and Hazards of Postoperative Imaging. Electronic Educational Exhibit. American Society of Neuroradiology, Annual Meeting, June 2018
    • Lerner A, Digjahan B, Bighenti Bergamaschi S, Boyko O, Shiroishi M, Gibbs WN, Law M. Administration of multiple (6 or more) doses of a linear gadolinium contrast agent (GBCA) demonstrates no adverse clinical effects in MS patients with normal renal function. (Scientific Oral Presentation) Presented at: American Society of Neuroradiology 55th annual meeting, Long Beach, CA April 22‐27, 2017.
    • Cho M, Lerner A, Go JL, Boyko O. Thin section multiplanar reconstructions of the temporal from standard head CT’s: can they replace dedicated temporal bone CT’s in the setting of trauma? (Education Exhibit) Presented at: American Society of Neuroradiology 55th annual meeting, Long Beach, CA. April 22‐27, 2017.
    • Cho M, Lerner A, Gibbs WN. A Challenging Case of Tumefactive Demyelinating Lesion: Atypical Findings on Conventional and Advanced Imaging. (Oral Presentation) Presented at: American Society of Neuroradiology 55th annual meeting, Long Beach, CA. April 22‐27, 2017.
    • Lerner A. CTA from Head to Toe. Head and Neck CTA” RC350C. Radiological Society of North America 2016 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. November 28, 2017.
    • Gill K, Lerner A, Grant EG, Tchelepi HA. Role of CEUS in Comparison to 4DCT for Parathyroid Adenoma Imaging. RSNA Annual Meeting. November 26 – December 1, 2017. Chicago, IL.
    • Dissanayake S, Liu CJ, Rajamohan A, Sondag M, Acharya J. Carotid Calcium Score Correlation with Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis Using Non‐contrast CT and CT Angiography of the Neck. American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting. April 22‐27, 2017. Long Beach, CA.
    • Liu J. Moderator. WNRS 49th Annual Meeting. Koloa, Hawaii. October 25‐28, 2017
    • Ceglar S, Koff R, Rajamohan AG, Gibbs, W, Acharya J. Transverse ligament synovial cyst: a rare cause of cervical myelopathy. Presented at the American Society of Spine Radiology Annual Meeting. Feb 14‐18, 2018; Scottsdale, AZ.
    • Deignan B, Rajamohan A, Pack, J, Gibbs W. Spinal Subdural Collections & Injections: Improving Detection and Diagnosis. Electronic Educational Exhibit. American Society of Neuroradiology, Annual Meeting, June 2018
    • Lai L, Sato TS, Yeom K, Shiroishi M, Acharya J. Fetal and Pediatric Brain MRI Atlas. American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting. April 22‐27, 2017. Long Beach, CA.
    • Shiroishi MS, Zhu A, Dorff T, Bigjahan B, Lerner A, Liu CS, Thompson P, Jahanshad N. Brain cortical structural differences between non‐central nervous system cancer patients treated with and without chemotherapy compared to non‐cancer controls: a cross‐sectional pilot MRI study using clinically‐indicated scans’. Presented at 13th International Symposium on Medical Information Processing and Analysis, 9/17/2017, San Andres Island, Colombia, Proc. SPIE 10572, 105720G; doi: 10.1117/12.2285971
    • Shiroishi MS*, Gupta V*, Faskowitz J, Bigjahan B, Cen SY, Hwang DH, Lerner A, Liu CS, Boyko OB, Thompson PM, Jahanshad N. Towards creating a probabilistic atlas for contrast‐enhanced T1‐weighted images of the brain: A pilot study. *Contributed equally. Presented at: Society for Neuroscience 47th annual meeting, Washington, DC. November 11‐15, 2017.
    • Hahn L, Rothman S, Shiroishi MS, Liu CS, Lerner A. The Normal Lumbosacral Disc Herniation: incidence of vertebral anatomic variants and Nomenclature 2.0. Accepted to be presented at: American Society of Neuroradiology 56th annual meeting, Vancouver, BC. June 2‐7, 2018