LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, has announced Chandana "Sandy" Lall, M.D., M.B.A., will join the organization as chair of Diagnostic Radiology and vice dean of clinical faculty affairs, effective July 1, 2023.

"Dr. Lall brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new dual position at City of Hope," said Michael Caligiuri, M.D., president, City of Hope National Medical Center and Deana and Steve Campbell Physician-in-Chief Distinguished Chair. "Dr. Lall is a highly accomplished radiologist whose breadth of knowledge, talent and innovative approach to state-of-the art imaging will elevate the important work being conducted within the radiology department and bolster our commitment to providing the best patient care, science and medical training."

Lall has a distinguished career in radiology spanning more than 28 years, with a proven track record of excellence in advancing patient care, leading multidisciplinary teams and contributing to the advancement of the field of radiology, especially as it pertains to abdominal and pelvic oncologic imaging. Lall currently serves as chair and professor of the radiology department at the University of Florida Jacksonville, and previously served as vice chair and professor of radiology and urology at the University of California Irvine.

"It is a great honor to join City of Hope's world-class diagnostic radiology department," said Lall. "I look forward to partnering with my colleagues to integrate the most sophisticated imaging technologies into City of Hope's clinical trials and cancer therapies. Advanced imaging techniques have revolutionized healthcare, playing a crucial role in improving outcomes, from the evaluation of new treatments to increasing efficiencies in patient care while reducing costs. My overarching goal is to advance the organization's leadership in imaging innovation, patient care and educational excellence."

Lall's research focuses on abdominal and pelvic oncologic imaging and the use of magnetic resonance imaging in accurate staging and detection of recurrence. She has published more than 480 peer-reviewed articles and scientific abstracts, often presenting her findings at national and international conferences.

Board certified in radiology by the American Board of Radiology, Lall is an active member of numerous prestigious professional organizations, including the Radiological Society of North America, Society of Abdominal Radiology, Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments and American College of Radiology.

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