MRI Fellowship, University of California, San Diego

Nikdokht (Niky) Farid, MD is a Professor of Neuroradiology in the Department of Radiology at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Farid received her B.S. from the University of California, Los Angeles (summa cum laude) and her M.D. from the University of California, San Diego where she also completed her radiology residency and neuroradiology fellowship. A major focus of Dr. Farid’s career has been the use of advanced MR diffusion and perfusion techniques to improve diagnosis, prognostication, and assessment of treatment response in patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors.

Dr. Farid is passionate about teaching and mentoring, with a focus on guiding and empowering young women pursuing a career in radiology. As the founding member of the UC-wide AAWR Chapter, she seeks to create a network of mutual support, collaboration, and mentorship and to provide a forum for discussion of issues unique to women in radiology.