Claudia I. Henschke, PhD, MD

Expert Publications

• Diagnostic protocols for radiologic efficiency.
• Maximizing the efficacy of chest radiography in the ICU.
• Small pulmonary nodules: evaluation with repeat CT--preliminary experience.
• Assessment of deep venous thrombosis using routine pelvic CT.
• Optimization of combined CT pulmonary angiography with lower extremity CT venography.
• Prospects for lung-cancer screening.
• Special techniques in transthoracic needle biopsy of pulmonary nodules.
• Comparison of biopsy techniques in assessment of solitary pulmonary nodules.
• Small solitary pulmonary nodules.
• Deep venous thrombosis: detection by using indirect CT venography. The Pulmonary Angiography-Indirect CT Venography Cooperative Group.
• Small pulmonary nodules: volumetrically determined growth rates based on CT evaluation.
• Early lung cancer action project: overall design and findings from baseline screening.
• Screening for lung cancer.
• Smoking cessation following CT screening for early detection of lung cancer.
• CT screening for lung cancer: coping with nihilistic recommendations.

Media Releases

Renowned Radiologist’s Innovative Work Transforms Early Detection of Lung Disease

New York, New York – Dr. Claudia Henschke, a dedicated radiologist with over 25 years of clinical and research experience, continues to revolutionize the field of diagnostic radiology, particularly in the area of low-dose CT screening for lung cancer. Her significant contributions have not only advanced clinical practices but also shaped numerous lung screening programs on city, state, national, and international levels.

Dr. Henschke earned her BA and MS from Southern Methodist University, an MD from Howard University College of Medicine, and a PhD from the University of Georgia. Prior to her current position at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she has been since 2010, she served as a faculty member at both Harvard Medical School and Weill Cornell Medical College. Her robust academic background is complemented by her board certification in diagnostic radiology from the American Board of Radiology (ABR), which underscores her commitment to professional excellence and development in her field.

In 1992, Dr. Henschke launched the Early Lung Cancer Action Project (ELCAP), which laid the groundwork for the International Early Lung Cancer Action Program (I-ELCAP). Under her visionary leadership, this program has brought together a global consortium of experts from 75 institutions across 10 countries, successfully screening over 79,000 individuals for lung cancer. This collaborative effort has not only enhanced lung cancer detection rates but has also set new standards in patient care.

Building on the success of I-ELCAP, Dr. Henschke initiated the Initiative for Early Lung Cancer Research on Treatment (IELCART) in 2016, a multinational study focused on assessing the efficacy of early lung cancer treatments. This initiative further exemplifies her unwavering dedication to improving patient outcomes and advancing medical knowledge.

An accomplished author, Dr. Henschke has published over 400 peer-reviewed articles, authored two books, and presented her findings at numerous scientific conferences. Her influence extends beyond research; she has mentored over 80 physician researchers, fostering the next generation of medical professionals.

Dr. Henschke is affiliated with several prestigious Mount Sinai institutions, including Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Mount Sinai Queens, The Mount Sinai Hospital, and Mount Sinai West. Her extraordinary contributions to radiology and lung cancer screening have established her as a globally recognized leader in the medical community, attributing her success to hard work and the guidance of exemplary mentors.

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