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Augusto Matamala Bezmalinović

Santiago,Metropolitana

Summary

Medical doctor specializing in Nuclear Medicine with a Master's in Oncologic Imaging from the Università de Pisa. Expertise in advanced imaging diagnostics (PET-CT, SPECT-CT) and radioligand therapies in oncology. Six years of professional experience in high-demand clinical and managerial settings, including serving as a hospital director in a remote area (Chilean Patagonia). Strong leadership in multidisciplinary team management, strategic decision-making, and process optimization across clinical, research, and administrative environments. Committed to building a career that integrates clinical practice with scientific innovation, focusing on clinical research, technological advancement, medical informatics, and the exploration of novel radiotracers at the frontier of medical knowledge. Dedicated to advancing cancer translational research and driving progress toward precision oncology.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nuclear Medicine Resident

Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
03.2025 - Current
  • Three-month elective rotation focused on oncologic PET/CT
  • Active involvement in research projects on molecular imaging and precision medicine

Nuclear Medicine Resident

Hospital Clínico Universidad De Chile
01.2022 - Current
  • Primary training hospital for Nuclear Medicine residency, specializing in PET-CT, SPECT-CT, and oncologic radioligand therapies.

Nuclear Medicine Resident

Hospital Clínico Pontifica Universidad Católica de Chile
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Six month external rotation focused on Hybrid Imaging and Nuclear Medicine procedures.

General Practitioner

Hospital de Futaleufú
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed emergency and inpatient care in a remote setting
  • Reassigned by the Health Service Director due to outstanding performance in Chaitén

Hospital Director

Hospital de Chaitén
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Led the strategic planning and development of a new hospital facility
  • Managed multidisciplinary teams and optimized clinical operations
  • Implemented public health policies in a remote and cross-border region

General practitioner

Hospital de Chaitén
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Head of Emergency and Patient Mobilization Services

General Practitiones (Pediatric Emergency)

Hospital Padre Hurtado
01.2016 - 02.2016
  • Provided acute care for pediatric patients, managing urgent and critical cases, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Education

Specialization residency - Nuclear Medicine

University of Chile
01.2025

Master’s - Oncologic Imaging

Università de Pisa / ESOI
01.2024

Diploma - Anatomical Foundations of Normal Imaging

Universidad Finis Terrae
01.2023

Diploma - Lean Business Management

Universidad del Desarrollo
01.2022

Diploma - Leadership Skills for Healthcare Teams

University of Chile
01.2020

Médico Cirujano - Doctor of Medicine

University of Santiago de Chile
01.2015

Skills

  • PET-CT
  • SPECT-CT
  • Molecular imaging
  • Hospital administration
  • Strategic planning
  • Team coordination
  • AI applications in radiology
  • Imaging data analysis
  • Precision oncology

Certification

  • AI in Radiology Course, European Society of Radiology, Ongoing, 12/31/24
  • RECIST Certification Workshop, ESOI/EORTC, Enrolled, 05/01/25, Brussels
  • Certified Beer Judge (BJCP), Cicerone Beer Service Certification, Personal interest

Skills And Competencies

PET-CT, SPECT-CT, molecular imaging., Hospital administration, strategic planning, team coordination., AI applications in radiology, imaging data analysis., Translational research, validation of novel radiotracers, precision oncology., Native, Advanced, Intermediate

Memberships And Professional Affiliations

European Society of Oncologic Imaging (ESOI)

Orcid

https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3204-5326

Research And Publications

  • [18F]-PSMA-1007 PET/CT in biochemically relapsed patients with prostate cancer with PSA Levels ≤ 2.0 ng/ml: Experience from a University Hospital., A Matamala A, G Agakhanyan, J Quintana., Master thesis project, Pisa University, 01/01/24, In preparation for publication
  • Asociación De Biomarcadores Sistémicos De Inflamación Y Alteraciones De SPECT miocárdico En Dependientes De Cocaína Asintomaticos Coronarios., Massardo T, Alarcón T, Saez C, Jaimovich R, Matamala A, et al., 03/13/25, Conference paper, XXX ALASBIMN congress & XIII Congreso de la FMMNIM, Quintana Roo, México
  • [18F]-NOTA-OC en pacientes estudiados por tumores neuroendocrinos (TNE) en pequeña muestra., F Gómez, A Rojas, G Mundaca, A Matamala et al., 03/13/25, Conference paper, XXX ALASBIMN congress & XIII Congreso de la FMMNIM, Quintana Roo, México
  • Role of a Careful Quality Control of the acquisition and interpretation in multigated ventriculography in a cardio-oncology patient., G Mundaca, A Rojas, R Flores, A Matamala., 03/13/25, Conference paper, XXX ALASBIMN congress & XIII Congreso de la FMMNIM, Quintana Roo, México
  • Prevalence and Determinants of Tobacco Smoking Among Low-Income Urban Adolescent., J Mallol; M Urrutia-Pereira; M Mallolm, L Calderón; F Osses; A Matamala., 06/01/21, Journal Article, Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology, 10.1089/ped.2021.0018

Affiliations

  • European Society of Oncologic Imaging
  • Chielan Society of Nuclear Medicine

Additional Information

  • AI in Radiology Course, European Society of Radiology (Ongoing, 2024)
  • RECIST Certification Workshop, ESOI/EORTC (Enrolled, May 2025 – Brussels)
  • Certified Beer Judge (BJCP), Cicerone Beer Service Certification, Personal interest

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Intermediate (B1)
Catalan
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Nuclear Medicine Resident

Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
03.2025 - Current

Nuclear Medicine Resident

Hospital Clínico Pontifica Universidad Católica de Chile
05.2024 - 10.2024

Nuclear Medicine Resident

Hospital Clínico Universidad De Chile
01.2022 - Current

General Practitioner

Hospital de Futaleufú
01.2020 - 01.2022

Hospital Director

Hospital de Chaitén
01.2017 - 01.2020

General practitioner

Hospital de Chaitén
01.2016 - 01.2017

General Practitiones (Pediatric Emergency)

Hospital Padre Hurtado
01.2016 - 02.2016

Master’s - Oncologic Imaging

Università de Pisa / ESOI

Diploma - Anatomical Foundations of Normal Imaging

Universidad Finis Terrae

Diploma - Lean Business Management

Universidad del Desarrollo

Diploma - Leadership Skills for Healthcare Teams

University of Chile

Médico Cirujano - Doctor of Medicine

University of Santiago de Chile

Specialization residency - Nuclear Medicine

University of Chile
Augusto Matamala Bezmalinović