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Dr. Julio Garcia Flores

PhD

Positions

Associate Professor

Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Radiology

Member

Libin Cardiovascular Institute

Child Health & Wellness Researcher

Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute

Contact information

Background

Educational Background

BEng , Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (Mexico), 2006

Doctor of Philosophy , Laval University, 2012

M.S. , Laval University, 2011

Biography

I am a Biomedical Engineer (Mexico). I completed my MSc and PhD in Experimental Medicine at Laval University (Quebec City, Canada). My research focus in cardiac imaging and experimental models evaluating cardiovascular flow hemodynamics.

Research

Areas of Research

Cardiovascular
Congenital Malformations
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Maternal Health
Pregnancy
Activities

My research focus is cardiac imaging (echo-Doppler and MRI), experimental modelling (in vitro and in vivo), and automated image processing oriented to personalized diagnostic and surgical planning. I am interested in performing advanced precision diagnostic imaging in congenital diseases (pediatric and adult), valve diseases, aortopathies, arrhythmias, brain hemodynamics, and also women's health during pregnancy. The aim is to develop and integrate novel imaging techniques and 3D flow hemodynamic biomarkers to improve clinical diagnosis, treatment and management in close collaboration with physicians.

Participation in university strategic initiatives