Edward G. Grant, MD

Clinical Professor of Radiology (Part-Time)

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Overview

Dr. Grant had been the Chair of the Department of Radiology at USC, from 2002 through 2019, and has remained active since with a part-time clinical appointment. Prior to that time, he was the chairman of the Imaging Department at Greater Los VA Healthcare System. He was with the VA since 1991. He was also the professor & vice chairman of the Department of Radiological Sciences at UCLA. Dr. Grant is an internationally recognized authority in ultrasound and has authored many peer reviewed articles in this area. His recent research has focused on the invasive diagnosis of vascular disease using Doppler ultrasound. He has also been active in the clinical investigation of ultrasound contrast agents and PACS, or computed radiography. Early in his career he was one of the pioneers in developing the clinical use of neonatal cranial sonography. He is the author of 4 books and numerous book chapters. He has been an examiner for the radiology board examinations for the last 13 years. Dr. Grant has lectured on various aspects of ultrasound at numerous national and international venues and continues to be a sought after speaker.

Awards

  • Pasadena Magazine: Top Doctor, 2011

Publications

  • Design and rationale of CATO, a Phase IIA, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of single or repeated intravenous administration of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cells in ischemic cardiomyopathy. Am Heart J. 2026 Apr; 294:107328.. View in PubMed
  • Editorial: Human-centered solutions and synergies across robotic and digital systems for rehabilitation. Front Robot AI. 2024; 11:1462558.. View in PubMed
  • Ultrasound innovations in abdominal radiology: multiparametic imaging in liver transplantation. Abdom Radiol (NY). 2025 02; 50(2):679-692.. View in PubMed
  • US Markers and Necroinflammation, Steatosis, and Fibrosis in Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease: The iLEAD Study. Radiology. 2024 08; 312(2):e233377.. View in PubMed
  • Ecotoxicological Assessment of Microplastics and Cellulose Particles in the Galápagos Islands and Galápagos Penguin Food Web. Environ Toxicol Chem. 2024 Jun; 43(6):1442-1457.. View in PubMed
  • Image-guided Core Splenic Biopsy: A Safe Option. Radiology. 2024 01; 310(1):e233281.. View in PubMed
  • An open-label, proof-of-concept study assessing the effects of bromelain-based enzymatic debridement on biofilm and microbial loads in patients with venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. Wounds. 2023 12; 35(12):E414-E419.. View in PubMed
  • International Expert Consensus on US Lexicon for Thyroid Nodules. Radiology. 2023 10; 309(1):e231481.. View in PubMed
  • Improving the Efficacy of ACR TI-RADS Through Deep Learning-Based Descriptor Augmentation. J Digit Imaging. 2023 12; 36(6):2392-2401.. View in PubMed
  • Adding Contrast-enhanced US to O-RADS: A Route to Improved Specificity? Radiology. 2023 08; 308(2):e231483. Grant EG . View in PubMed