Caroline Chiles

High Impact

Professor

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

faculty

41 h-index 165 pubs 6,163 cited

Research Areas

Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Smoking Behavior and Cessation Radiology practices and education Child and Adolescent Health

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Caroline Chiles' research focuses on medical imaging, particularly in the context of lung cancer screening and the management of incidental findings. She has published extensively on the ACR Lung-RADS assessment categories and management recommendations, contributing to standardized approaches for lung nodule evaluation. Her work includes developing quick reference guides for incidental findings on CT examinations, aiming to improve clinical practice and patient care.

Her research also extends to the genetic and cardiovascular aspects of lung cancer risk. She has investigated the role of specific genetic variants, such as the Chr15q25 genetic variant (rs16969968), in conferring risk for lung cancer, COPD, and smoking intensity. Additionally, her studies have examined cardiovascular risk factors within lung cancer screening populations, evaluating the association between coronary artery calcification and preventive statin prescriptions.

Chiles is recognized as a high-impact researcher, evidenced by her h-index of 41 and over 6,000 citations across 165 publications. She has been recently active, with publications dating up to 2024 and a potential 2025 publication, indicating ongoing contributions to her field.