Research / Focus map
I am actively involved as a co-investigator and research coordinator in clinical trials at Brigham and Women's Hospital. My work focuses on patient selection, procedural planning, angiographic interpretation, and longitudinal outcomes.
Research focus
Research & development
I developed an interactive, browser-based IR teaching platform with a virtual procedure suite, synthetic fluoroscopy and DSA, animated procedural sequences, and knowledge checks. The project applies web development to accessible procedural education for students and trainees.
I am developing an application to quantify angiographic blush, with a focus on supporting more consistent assessment of synovial hyperemia in musculoskeletal embolization research. The work explores quantitative image-based assessment alongside angiographic scoring. The application is under development and is not presented as a clinically validated decision tool.
My work also explores the feasibility of MRI-guided GAE as an alternative to conventional fluoroscopic guidance. The research question is whether an MRI-guided approach can support the procedural imaging and workflow required for GAE. This is feasibility work, not an established replacement for fluoroscopy or a claim of demonstrated clinical benefit.
Hussain A, Taslakian B, et al. · Seminars in Interventional Radiology · 2026
Hussain A, Bihun R, Epelboym Y · Seminars in Interventional Radiology · 2026
Leung K, Hussain A, et al. · Skeletal Radiology · 2026 · Co-first author
Hamade M, et al. · Abdominal Radiology · 2025
Hussain A · Journal of the American College of Radiology · 2026
Nadeem A, Husnain A, Mirza T, et al. · JVIR · SIR 2025 · 36(3):S190–S191
Bajwa MS, et al. · BJS Open · 2023 · 7(5)
Research foundation
My early research training at King Edward Medical University and the LUMS Biology Lab built a foundation in translational science and laboratory methods, including tissue handling, cell culture, flow cytometry, PCR and RT-PCR, western blotting, microscopy, ELISA, histopathology, tissue engineering, genetics, and forensic laboratory workflows.
Perspective
I was drawn to Interventional Radiology because it uniquely combines procedural skill with longitudinal patient care. I am especially interested in anatomy, pathology, physiology, pharmacology, and the way IR continues to evolve alongside AI and modern medicine.
Beyond clinical research, I follow AI, robotics, startups, and digital health—and enjoy turning ideas into useful websites and applications.
Active work
Patient screening, eligibility assessment, procedural planning, angiographic interpretation, embolization endpoints, and longitudinal clinical response.
Ongoing study establishing an angiographic scoring system for synovial hyperemia in patients undergoing genicular artery embolization as part of routine care.
Trial coordination, procedural planning, eligibility assessment, and structured follow-up across enrolled patients.
Selected experience
Clinical research in musculoskeletal embolization and image-guided therapies under the mentorship of Dr. Yan Epelboym.
Translational biology research with Dr. Shaper, including tissue handling, cell culture, PCR and RT-PCR, western blotting, microscopy, and ELISA.
Washington University in St. Louis — hands-on IR elective · Lenox Hill Hospital — IR observership · Mayo Hospital, Lahore — diagnostic radiology rotation · University of Maryland Medical Center — musculoskeletal radiology observership.