Cristiana Baloescu, MD, MPH

Hello everyone. I am an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Yale and the Director of Ultrasound Research in the Section of Emergency Ultrasound, as well as ultrasound fellowship director. My research includes multi-center studies on the development of artificial intelligence for ultrasound guidance and interpretation, as well as the use of POCUS as a screening and engagement tool—for example, using ultrasound to identify LVH in patients presenting with elevated blood pressure—and I am also developing a growing interest in regional anesthesia research.

Having participated in the AEUS Grant Writing group in 2023, received the AEUS Powerhouse in Research Award in 2024, and served as an abstract, SAEMMIE reviewer and Research Committee member, I have seen firsthand the impact that structured mentorship, collaborative infrastructure, and research advocacy can have on our community.

As Research Officer, I hope to promote multi-center collaboration, support early-career investigators, and elevate the national research presence of AEUS through more coordinated dissemination and recognition of member scholarship. Would love to create actionable resources on research administration, budgeting, and operational tasks—covering hiring, time management, and project organization—to give members the tools they need to design and lead impactful emergency ultrasound research programs.

I am excited to contribute my experience, energy, and dedication to building a thriving research ecosystem within AEUS.