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Dr. Kinnaird focuses his clinical research on projects that, if positive, provide high level evidence that can be practice changing worldwide.

 

 

 

 

What drew you to your field of research?

I have been doing research since undergrad and ended up going into Urology. My research is now focused on the new technologies and novel surgical approaches that I do clinically.

Where did you study? 

¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ for BSc in Physiology, Medical Schooler, Residency in Urology, PhD in Experimental Medicine, and UCLA for Fellowship in Advanced Imaging, Targeted Biopsy, and Focal Therapy of Prostate Cancer.

How would you explain your current research to someone not in your field? 

We are using new imaging technologies such as MRI, PSMA PET, and high resolution micro-ultrasound to better detect prostate cancer and determine its precise location within the prostate such that we can do quality of life preserving surgeries.

What research challenges do you face? 

We do multicenter, international, randomized controlled trials. These trials typically involve 10-20 different institutions in 10 different countries. Opening up trials at each of these sites is a long process that can take over a year.

Which elements of your work do you find the most rewarding? 

I love coming up with research questions, forming hypotheses, and designing trials to answer these questions.

Where do you see your research going in the future? 

We are typically open at least one new trial each year. I can see future trials comparing focal therapy technologies.

If you hadn't become a researcher, what might you be doing? 

I would be an engineer. I love working with technology and like the way engineers approach problems.

What's one thing people might be surprised to learn about you? 

I played goaltender for the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Golden Bears Ice Hockey team.

How has CRINA helped support your work?  

My trainees have been supported by CRINA travel awards, which is very much appreciated!