GERALD R. EDELSTEIN Email:
University of Denver Phone: (303) 871-3129
Department of Engineering
2390 South York Street
Denver, Colorado 80208
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING – Denver, Colorado
Director, Engineer Laboratories (1999 – Current)
Instructor for Concepts II & III and Applications I & II.
MED ARCHIVING SYSTEMS – Golden Colorado
Consultant (1998 – 1999)
Developed a comprehensive medical archiving system. The system consists of distributed computer files linking individual and family medical data. Systems installed in physician offices are connected through secure networks and a unique software management system. Images, laboratory results and reports can be transferred electronically ensuring patient confidentiality and privacy.
THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER – Denver, Colorado
Assistant Professor / Director of Radiological Engineering (1995 – 1998)
Managed projects involving the installation and acceptance testing of computer imaging systems. Specified and directed the installation of Computed Radiography /PACS systems for the hospital’s intensive care units. Managed the hospitals x-ray services department and was responsible for the technical performance of computer imaging equipment. Ensured compliance of x-ray equipment with FDA and State regulations. Taught computer science, ultrasound physics and a radiology resident physics review course.
THE HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYVANIA – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Diagnostic Imaging Physicist (1992 – 1995)
Performed similar duties to above.
ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Assistant Clinical Professor / Director of Radiology Information and Imaging Systems (1975 – 1992)
Developed computer information and financial systems. Designed a digital x-ray imaging system that reduced patient exposure by 80%. Managed the hospitals x-ray services department and was responsible for the technical performance of computer imaging equipment. Ensured compliance of x-ray equipment with FDA and State regulations. Taught a radiology resident physics course.
MEMORIAL / SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER – New York, New York
Senior Physicist (1968 – 1974)
Developed techniques and standards for one of the first 2 Regional X-ray Calibration Laboratories that calibrate x-ray
dosimeters in conjunction with the National Bureau of Standards. Designed and built electrometers and ion chambers
for the calibration of Linear Accelerators, Betatrons and Co-60 radiation therapy equipment.
EDUCATION
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Post Graduate Courses in Computer Science (1982 – 1986)
Hunter College – New York, New York
Master of Arts in Physics 1969
Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Mathematics 1965