Michael Pohlen

Dr. Michael Pohlen is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology at the University of California, San Diego. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geosciences from Texas A&M University and earned his medcal degree with High Honor from Baylor College of Medicine, where he completed the Space Medicine Pathway.

He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at Stanford University followed by fellowships in cardiovascular and thoracic imaging. He has more than 30 research publications and presentations, with work focusing on artificial intelligence applications in thoracic imaging and the adaptation of imaging modalities for human spaceflight. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Radiology, the American College of Radiology, and the Radiological Society of North America, a former Senior Vice President of the Organization for Space Medicine, Engineering, and Design, and an Associate Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association.