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Raquel Perez,MS

Department : Clinical Laboratory and Medical Imaging Sciences

Academic Title: RBHS Lecturer
Administrative Title(s): Program Director (NJEA)

Office Address:
Department of Clinical Laboratory & Medical Imaging Sciences
65 Bergen Street , GB-01E
Newark, NJ 07107
Phone: (973) .97-2.65

Email: perezbra@rutgers.edu

Education
Degree	Degree Source	Year Awarded
AS	Hostos Community College	2002
BS	Rutgers University	2013
MS	Rutgers University	2016
DrPH	Loma Linda University	2024

Publications
Title	Authors	Where and When
“PET-CT for Evaluating Breast Cancer Yields Incidental Finding in the Lung”	Perez, Raquel ; Montane,Gladys ; Gluskin, Jill MD; Nanni, Garth	RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY, Volume 91 No.2, p.120-125, 11/2019
"Barriers Impacting Breast Cancer Screening During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Hispanic Women in New Jersey"	Raquel Perez-Tucker; Anna P. Nelson; Jerry W. Lee; Seth A. Wiafe; Daniel G. Handysides	Current Psychology; Volume 43, Issue 49. Springer. 1/2025

Research
Research Interests
Health and Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Screening Program Development

BioSketch
Title	Details
Raquel Perez 09.08.2023	Raquel Perez is a dedicated educator in the field of medical imaging and is focusing her research on breast cancer screening disparities in minority women. Currently holding a position as faculty at Rutgers University and committed to providing quality education and training to aspiring medical professionals. As an educator in medical imaging, Mrs. Perez specializes in teaching future registered Radiologist Assistants, including essential techniques utilized in Fluoroscopy, MRI, CAT scan, and Mammography. Mrs. Perez holds multiple degrees in the field of Medical Imaging. Her extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of these imaging modalities allow her students to gain valuable insight into the intricacies of the field. With her guidance, future medical professionals acquire the skills necessary to assist in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions. Beyond her role as an educator, she is also actively involved as a mammographer and in research related to public health issues in New Jersey with CINJ. In addition to her academic and research pursuits, she actively engages with various professional organizations and community outreach programs related to Public Health. Her passion for teaching and dedication to improving health outcomes have earned her a reputation as a compassionate and knowledgeable contributor to advancing medical imaging and breast cancer awareness in marginalized populations.

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