ELECTRC Embolization Trial
Patient screening, eligibility assessment, procedural planning, angiographic interpretation, embolization endpoints, and longitudinal clinical response.
Research / Focus map
Research interests
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
Genicular artery embolizationShoulder artery embolizationMusculoskeletal embolizationPatient selectionPerfusion imagingClinical trials & outcomesMRI-guided embolizationGrant writing
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Selecting Osteoarthritis Patients for Genicular Artery Embolization: The Role of Imaging and Molecular Biomarkers
Hussain A, Taslakian B, et al. · Seminars in Interventional Radiology · 2026
Arterial Anatomy of the Shoulder: What the Interventional Radiologist Needs to Know
Hussain A, Bihun R, Epelboym Y · Seminars in Interventional Radiology · 2026
Adhesive Capsulitis Embolization: A Narrative Review
Leung K, Hussain A, et al. · Skeletal Radiology · 2026 · Co-first author
Cystic genitourinary lesions in the pelvis: pearls and pitfalls
Hamade M, et al. · Abdominal Radiology · 2025
Artificial Intelligence in Radiology: Beyond Image Interpretation
Hussain A · Journal of the American College of Radiology · 2026
Microwave Ablation Versus Resection for Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Nadeem A, Husnain A, Mirza T, et al. · JVIR · SIR 2025 · 36(3):S190–S191
How Long to Wait After Local Infiltration Anaesthesia: Systematic Review
Bajwa MS, et al. · BJS Open · 2023 · 7(5)
Research foundation
Laboratory work
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
Why IR
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
Clinical trials
Angiographic Scoring of Synovial Hyperemia in Genicular Artery Embolization
Ongoing study establishing an angiographic scoring system for synovial hyperemia in patients undergoing genicular artery embolization as part of routine care.
Percutaneous Nephrostomy (PCN) Trial
Trial coordination, procedural planning, eligibility assessment, and structured follow-up across enrolled patients.
Selected experience
Research & radiology
Postdoctoral Clinical Research Fellow
Clinical research in musculoskeletal embolization and image-guided therapies under the mentorship of Dr. Yan Epelboym.
Laboratory Research
Translational biology research with Dr. Shaper, including tissue handling, cell culture, PCR and RT-PCR, western blotting, microscopy, and ELISA.
Radiology rotations
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.