Steffen Sammet, M.D., Ph.D., DABR, DABMRS, FAMP is a Professor of Radiology and Medical Physics at the University of Chicago. He is the Director of Clinical Magnetic Resonance Physics and the Associate Program Director of the Clinical Imaging Medical Physics Residency Program at the University of Chicago Medical Center. He also holds adjunct faculty positions in the Department of Radiology and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the Ohio State University.
Dr. Sammet completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Heidelberg, Germany in physics, mathematics, and chemistry. He continued his graduate studies in physics at the University of Heidelberg completing his M.S. and achieving magna cum laude distinction in his Ph.D. degree. Following his doctoral work in physics, Dr. Sammet completed his medical degree magna cum laude at the University of Heidelberg Medical School. He has a business administration certificate in total quality management (TQM) from the University of Kaiserslautern, Germany and a certificate of achievement of the Academy of Radiology Leadership and Management (ARLM), where he is also listed on the honor roll. Dr. Sammet is board certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in diagnostic radiological physics and by the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS). He also holds a board certificate of medical physics and a medical license in Germany.
His current research interests include the development of new methodologies in high- and ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). He is developing advanced sequences and protocols in MRI and MRS for diagnosis and treatment monitoring of anatomical and molecular changes. He is principal investigator of several ultrasound research projects, including MRI-guided treatment monitoring of the therapeutic effects of high-intensity focused ultrasound.
Dr. Sammet has extensive experience in translational research and serves as principle investigator for several extramural and intramural grants that focus on the development of novel MRI techniques. He is also Principal Investigator on an R25 NIH/NINDS grant to establish an educational neuroradiological imaging program in Nigeria and he is the Associate Program Director of the Clinical Imaging Medical Physics Residency Program and research mentor of graduate students in his research lab at the University of Chicago.
American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety
USA
Magnetic Resonance Medical Director Board Certificate - Magnetic Resonance Safety
2015
Academy of Radiology Leadership and Management (ARLM)
USA
Honor Roll and Certificate of Achievement - Finance, Human Resources, Professionalism, Legal/Contracting, Academic Mission, General Management
2014
Dade Moeller & Associates
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Medical Radiation Safety Officer (MRSO) Certificate - Medical Radiation Safety
2014
American Board of Radiology
Tucson, AZ, USA
Diagnostic Radiologic Physics Board Certificate - Diagnostic Radiologic Physics
2010
University of Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Germany
Dr. med. - Radiology
2009
University of Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Germany
M.D. - Medicine
2005
University of Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Certificate - Business Administration - Total Quality Management (TQM)
2004
German Society for Medical Physics (DGMP)
Berlin, Germany
Medical Physics License Germany ”F.A.M.P. (DGMP)” - Medical Physics
2004
University of Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Germany
Ph.D. - Physics
2002
University of Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Germany
M.S. - Physics
1997
University of Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Germany
B.S. - Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
1994
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PMID: 36177650
Computed Tomography Imaging Artifacts in the Head and Neck Region: Pitfalls and Solutions.
Computed Tomography Imaging Artifacts in the Head and Neck Region: Pitfalls and Solutions. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2022 May; 32(2):271-277.
PMID: 35526955
MR Imaging Artifacts in the Head and Neck Region: Pitfalls and Solutions.
MR Imaging Artifacts in the Head and Neck Region: Pitfalls and Solutions. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2022 May; 32(2):279-286.
PMID: 35526956
Assessment of histological characteristics, imaging markers, and rt-PA susceptibility of ex vivo venous thrombi.
Assessment of histological characteristics, imaging markers, and rt-PA susceptibility of ex vivo venous thrombi. Sci Rep. 2021 11 23; 11(1):22805.
PMID: 34815441
Assessment of Proton Resonance Frequency Shift Magnetic Resonance Thermography Imaging Quality for Head and Neck Tumors.
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PMID: 34547952
AAPM Task Group 241: A medical physicist's guide to MRI-guided focused ultrasound body systems.
AAPM Task Group 241: A medical physicist's guide to MRI-guided focused ultrasound body systems. Med Phys. 2021 Sep; 48(9):e772-e806.
PMID: 34224149
Association between white matter hyperintensities and stroke in a West African patient population: Evidence from the Stroke Investigative Research and Educational Network study.
Association between white matter hyperintensities and stroke in a West African patient population: Evidence from the Stroke Investigative Research and Educational Network study. Neuroimage. 2020 07 15; 215:116789.
PMID: 32276063
Musculoskeletal MRI Pulse Sequences: A Review for Residents and Fellows.
Musculoskeletal MRI Pulse Sequences: A Review for Residents and Fellows. Radiographics. 2019 Nov-Dec; 39(7):2038-2039.
PMID: 31697620
Assessment of histotripsy-induced liquefaction with diagnostic ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in vitro and ex vivo.
Assessment of histotripsy-induced liquefaction with diagnostic ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in vitro and ex vivo. Phys Med Biol. 2019 05 02; 64(9):095023.
PMID: 30921780
MRI-guided transurethral insonation of silica-shell phase-shift emulsions in the prostate with an advanced navigation platform.
MRI-guided transurethral insonation of silica-shell phase-shift emulsions in the prostate with an advanced navigation platform. Med Phys. 2019 Feb; 46(2):774-788.
PMID: 30414276
American Association of Physicist Certificate of Magnetic Resonance guided Radiation Therapy (MRgRT)
American Association of Physicist in Medicine (AAPM)
2015
Honor Roll and Certificate of Achievement of the Academy of Radiology Leadership and Management (ARL
Academy of Radiology Leadership and Management (ARL
2014
Kurt Rossmann Award for Excellence in Teaching in Recognition for Outstanding Teaching Accomplishmen
Graduate Program in Medical Physics, Committee on Medical Physics, The University of Chicago
2014
Distinguished Reviewer for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM)
2013
University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) Program Pilot Project Award
University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC)
2013
International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) Merit Award – Summa Cum Laude
International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM)
2013
International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) Merit Award – Magna Cum Laude
International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM)
2013
Stipend of the NCI funded Cancer Education and Career Development Development program (R25)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
2012 - 2014
Young Investigator Award of the Cancer Research Foundation
Cancer Research Foundation, Chicago, IL, USA
2011
Stipend of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) for Advanced Course in Grant Writing
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Oakbrook, IL, USA
2011 - 2012
Certificate of Appreciation for Five Years of Dedicated and Loyal Service
he Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States.
2010
Outstanding Service of the Year - Faculty Award
Wright Center of Innovation in Biomedical Imaging. The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
2010
Molecular Imaging Award. RSNA
Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, United States
2010
Certificate of Merit of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2009
Imaging Science Educator of the Year
Wright Center of Innovation in Biomedical Imaging. The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
2009
Kenneth R. Gottesfeld Award for Outstanding Papers
Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JDMS).
2009
Certificate of Merit of the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)
American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)
2008
Stipend of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2008
International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) educational stipend
International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM)
2007
National Institutes of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB/NIH) travel stipend
National Institutes of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB/NIH)
2006
Stipend of the „Verein zur Förderung der Krebserkennung und Krebsvorsorge“
Verein zur Förderung der Krebserkennung und Krebsvorsorge
2000 - 2003
Stipend of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation)
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation)
1999 - 2002
International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) travel stipend
International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM)
1999
International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) travel stipend
International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM)
1998
Certificate of Gratitude and Appreciation for Loyal Services
Federal Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Germany
1991
Alfred Maul High School Graduate Gold Medal Award
Ministry of education, cultural affairs, and sports, Baden-Wuerrtemberg, Germany
1990