Kris Kandarpa, MD, PhD

Kris Kandarpa, MD, PhD is an experienced physician-scientist and leader in academic radiology and the medical device industry.4 He has a diverse and accomplished career spanning various prestigious institutions and roles.

Professional Background

Dr. Kandarpa is currently serving as the Director of Research Sciences and Strategic Directions at the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).13 Prior to this position, he held the role of Chief Medical Officer, Chief Scientific Officer, and Executive VP of R&D at Delcath Systems, Inc., a company based in New York that specializes in marketing a combination device/drug treatment for liver cancers.1

Academic Career

Dr. Kandarpa's academic journey is marked by several notable positions:

• Tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School
• Radiologist-in-Chief at the UMass Memorial Medical Center
• Professor of Radiology and Chief of Service and Director of the Division of Cardiovascular & Interventional Radiology at The New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell)
• Adjunct Professor at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University
• Associate Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School
• Co-director of Cardiovascular & Interventional Radiology and the Vascular Center at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA1

Expertise

Dr. Kandarpa is a cardiovascular and interventional radiologist with extensive experience in academic radiology and the medical device industry.14 His background combines clinical expertise with research and leadership roles, making him a prominent figure in his field.

Current Location

Based on the available information, Dr. Kandarpa is currently located in Southborough, MA.25