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Principal Investigator

Ningcheng (Peter) Li, MD, MS

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Ningcheng (Peter) Li, MD, MS is an Interventional Radiologist at UMass Memorial Medical Center and UMass Chan Medical School. His research interests include chronic venous disease and interventional oncology. He has led multiple societal grants examining the underlying biomechanical changes in venous diseases. He is a fellow of the Society of Interventional Radiology and the American College of Radiology. His clinical practice encompasses interventional oncology, venous disease, hepatobiliary interventions, pain modulation, uterine fibroid and prostate embolization.

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Post-doc Research Associate

Leila Haghani, MD

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Leila Haghani, MD, is a postdoctoral researcher in the Division of Interventional Radiology at UMass Chan Medical School. In Dr. Li's lab, Leila contributes to multiple innovative projects, including gene therapy using large animal models and the optimization of vascular thrombectomy procedures and devices. As an IO Scholar, Dr. Haghani is passionate about advancing personalized interventional radiology (IR) and interventional oncology (IO) by combining translational research and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques.

Medical Students

Dalena Huynh (UMass Chan)
Dalena Huynh PhotoI’m originally from Burlington, Massachusetts! In medical school, I gravitated towards radiology, and I joined the lab to continue exploring the field and contributing to the research. In my free time, I like to play pickleball and volleyball and enjoy baking for my friends.







Danielle Millner-Balagtas (UMass Chan)
Dani MB PhotoDani is a third-year medical student at UMass Chan Medical School. Originally from Tampa, Florida, she went to college in California before moving to Worcester for medical school. Her research in Dr. Li’s lab focuses on Y-90 radioembolization and outcomes in hepatocellular carcinoma. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, trying new recipes, and watching football with friends. 






Shabaz Khan (UMass Chan)
Shabaz Khan PhotoI’m currently a third-year medical student at UMass Chan Medical School originally from Napa Valley, California. As a nontraditional student, I began my career as a substitute teacher and personal trainer before transitioning to medicine, where I developed an interest in radiology. I joined the lab to explore interventional radiology and contribute to the ongoing research within the field. Outside of medicine, I enjoy sports such as basketball and working on my art.





Quynh Anh (Annie) Phan (UMass Chan)
Annie Phan PhotoAnnie is interested in improving clinical imaging through education, advocacy, and research. Her research interests include interventional radiology, breast imaging, and health equity.








Supriya Iyer (OHSU)

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