CHENARA JOHNSON, MD/PhD

A dynamic professional with practical experience in radiology and engineering, skilled in analysis and problem-solving. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and a comprehensive command of current peer-reviewed practices and research. Dedicated to providing significant contributions and committed to continuous learning and growth.

• Certified Nutrition Coach, 05/01/24, Present
• Certified Personal Trainer, 05/01/24, Present
• ABR Board Certified Diagnostic Radiologist, 09/01/23
• ACLS/BLS, 06/01/17, Present
• Human Investigation, 06/01/17
• General Surgery Fundamentals, 07/01/16
• Oregon State Medical Board License, unlimited, 09/01/21, 12/31/25
• Illinois State Medical License, unlimited, 06/01/23, 07/31/26
• Wisconsin State Medical License, unlimited, 06/01/23, 10/31/25
• Indiana State Medical License, unlimited, 07/01/23, 10/31/25
• Iowa State Medical License, unlimited, 08/01/23, 09/30/25
• Washington State Medical License, unlimited, 09/01/24, 09/30/25

• Designed a murine imaging assist prototype for MRI and catheterization, Oregon Health and Science University, Center for Radiochemistry Research and Dept. of Diagnostic Radiology, 12/01/16
• Developed a mathematical model for ultrasound contrast agent concentration with sonication and cavitation during therapeutic infusion, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Bioacoustics Research Lab, 09/01/10
• Created an immunohistochemical neovascularization detector, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Bioacoustics Research Lab, 01/01/10
• Redesigned and built a multi-transducer pulse/echo inertial cavitation detector, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Bioacoustics Research Lab, 10/01/07
• Simulated acoustic attenuation in transthoracic echocardiography versus transesophageal echocardiography in the morbidly obese, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Mathematical Modeling of Biological Systems Project, 12/01/06
• Designed a distal protection filter for carotid artery stenting, University of Pittsburgh, Senior Design Project, 04/01/05

• DAY ONE TECH STE(a)M, LLC, 10/01/23, Present, Science, technology, engineering, arts/architecture, math/medicine youth empowerment organization, Wellness Director: Establish emergency protocols/procedures, Grant writing for community engagement projects to include exercise and nutrition resources, Aid with medical aspect of medico-legal agreements, Assist with programs to provide underrepresented youth with skills, knowledge, and resources needed to succeed in life, emphasizing the engineering design process and wellness, Establish educational courses, group fitness classes and resources for fitness and health
• BLACK WOMEN IN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (B-WISE), 04/01/23, Present
• THE INDUS ENTREPRENEURS (TiE) OREGON, 03/01/23, Present
• EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGY, 12/01/22, Present
• SOCIETY OF PHYSICIAN ENTREPRENEURS, 11/01/22, Present, Portland, OR Chapter Member
• OREGON TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, 11/01/22, Present, Oregon Bioscience Incubator
• HUMAN DISEASE PROJECT, 04/01/22, 11/30/23
• SOCIETY OF ABDOMINAL RADIOLOGY, 11/01/21, 06/30/23
• QUALITY IMPROVEMENT LIAISON, 11/01/21, 06/30/23, Addressed recurrent maximum capacity issues at OHSU via rapid cycle projects, Problem-solved alongside Mission Control during weekly meetings
• HOUSESTAFF QUALITY AND SAFETY COUNCIL, 08/01/20, 06/30/23, Engaged in hospital-wide initiatives sponsored by GME and the OHSU Health System, Reported both to GMEC and to the OHSU Quality Oversight Committee, Provided a vital interface between our house officers and education/health system leadership relating to matters of quality improvement and patient safety, Worked on projects to improve resident call rooms, understand documentation and reporting patient safety incidents, Reviewed patient safety incidents to strategize for likelihood of recurrence, performing root-cause analyses and ultimately evoking measures to prevent recurrence
• UNIVERSITY OF OREGON STUDENT ATHLETE MENTOR PROGRAM, 07/01/20, Present, Advise and mentor student athletes interested in medicine, and specifically radiology
• AMERICAN SOCIETY OF EMERGENCY RADIOLOGY, 03/01/19, Present, Draft short educational cases for various social media platforms as a part of the social media committee, Fellowship committee: collaborate with faculty regarding initiatives for advancing the field and improving education
• NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR BLACK ENGINEERS, 02/01/19, Present, PDX-Pro (Portland Professional Chapter) member
• SOCIETY OF THORACIC RADIOLOGY, 10/01/18, 06/30/23
• AMERICAN ROENTGEN RAY SOCIETY, 08/01/17, Present
• AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY, 07/01/17, Present
• RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA, 07/01/16, Present
• NATIONAL POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATION, 07/01/16, Present
• SOCIETY OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 07/01/14, 08/31/16
• AVICENNA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, 08/01/09, 06/30/11, Free health clinic for the under and uninsured in Champaign, IL, Clinic Manager - Scheduling volunteer physicians and medical students for clinic, Emergency protocols developer, Corporate and Partnership outreach - Media outreach, partnership with University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• PRESIDENT'S SERVICE AWARD, 01/01/24
• NIH NIBIB R25 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP, 07/01/16, 07/31/17
• GOLD HUMANISM IN MEDICINE HONOR SOCIETY, Academic Year 2013
• DR. DAVID & NANCY MORSE SCHOLARSHIP, Academic Year 2013
• SERVANT LEADERSHIP AWARD, Academic Year 2013
• P.E.O. SCHOLAR AWARD, 08/01/13, 08/31/14
• COLLEGE OF MEDICINE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT AWARD, Academic Year 2012
• JOSE'S HANDS MEDICAL MISSION TRIP, 07/01/11
• YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD FINALIST, 03/01/11
• NIH NHLBI F31 PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP, 09/01/09, 09/30/13

• Whole pelvis radiation-induced sacral insufficiency fracture, Johnson C, Mallak N, RSNA Case Collection, 06/01/21
• Postradiation changes in the liver after chemoradiation for gastroesophageal cancer, Johnson C, Mallak N, RSNA Case Collection, 08/01/21
• Case series of collapsed simple renal cysts potentially simulating cystic malignancy at CT, Bonde AA, Johnson C, Addicott B, Westphalen AC, Korngold EK, Coakley FV, Clinical Imaging, 01/01/18
• Direct magnetic resonance imaging-guided biopsy of the prostate: lessons learned in establishing a regional referral center, Addicott B, Foster B, Johnson C, Fung A, Amling C, Coakley F, Transl Andr & Urol, 01/01/17
• The angiogenic response is dependent on ultrasound contrast agent concentration, Johnson C, O'Brien WD Jr., Vascular Cell, 01/01/12
• Ultrasound contrast agents affect angiogenic response, Johnson C, Miller R, O'Brien WD Jr., J Ultrasound Med, 01/01/11
• A temporal study of ultrasound contrast agent-induced changes in capillary density, Johnson C, Sarwate S, Miller R, O'Brien WD Jr., J Ultrasound Med, 01/01/10
• Blood-soluble drag-reducing polymers as a potential treatment of hemodynamic impairment in diabetic rats, Marascalco P, Marhefka J, Shaulis S, Johnson C, Kameneva M, ASAIO Abstract, 06/01/05
• Folic acid supplementation enhances repair mechanisms in the adult CNS, Iskandar B, Nelson A, Resnick D, Skene J, Gao P, Johnson C, & Hariharan N, Annals of Neurology, 01/01/04

• Neurological manifestations of Gorlin Syndrome, Am Soc of Neuroradiology, Chicago, IL, 04/01/23
• Trauma Basics, Medical Student Lecture Series, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 08/01/22 - 06/30/23
• Emergency Imaging, Medical Student Lecture Series, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 08/01/22 - 06/30/23
• Case conference, Diagnostic Radiology Conference, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 11/01/21
• A case of Atypical abdominal pain, Pacific Coast Pediatric Radiology Association, Whistler, BC, CA, 07/01/19
• Normal structures appearing abnormal, Diagnostic Radiology Conference, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 04/01/19
• Commonly encountered conundrums, Diagnostic Radiology Conference, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 04/01/18
• Key Findings and Secondary Signs, Diagnostic Radiology Conference, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 01/01/18
• Post Irradiation effects, Medical Physics, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 12/01/17
• Duplex Ultrasound, Carotid Endarterectomy, and an Interesting Case, Vascular Surgery Conference, Stony Brook, NY, 01/01/16
• Vascular Lab Interesting Case, Vascular Surgery Conference, Stony Brook, NY, 01/01/16
• Miscellaneous Vascular Disease, Vascular Surgery Conference, Stony Brook, NY, 11/01/15
• Upper Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis, Vascular Surgery Conference, Stony Brook, NY, 08/01/14
• Revascularization of coronary artery disease, complex three-vessel disease: CABG s/p failed LIMA s/p PCI with BMS with ISR, UIUC COM Research Symposium, Urbana, IL, 04/01/13
• Invited talk: Does ultrasound-induced angiogenesis require contrast agent collapse? A single bubble approximation for predicting bioeffects, CAARMS, Los Angeles, CA, 06/01/11
• Ultrasound-induced angiogenesis requires contrast agent collapse, Acoustical Soc. of Am., Seattle, WA, 05/01/11
• Examining vascular permeability in ultrasound-induced angiogenesis, Am Inst. Of Ultrasound in Med., New York City, NY, 03/01/11
• Ultrasound Contrast Agent Induced Angiogenesis, NIH NHLBI, Bethesda, MD, 07/01/10
• Ultrasound and Ultrasound Contrast Agent Induced Angiogenesis, UIUC COM Research Symposium, 04/01/10
• Examining the role of ultrasound contrast agents in ultrasound-induced angiogenesis, Am Inst. of Ultrasound in Med., San Diego, CA, 03/01/10
• Ultrasound and ultrasound contrast agent-induced angiogenesis: a survival study, Acoustical Soc. of Am., San Antonio, TX, 10/01/09