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Ericson John Villaflor Torralba
Curriculum Vitae
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Education History
Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine August 2020 – Present
- Doctor of Medicine, 2024 Candidate
Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine August 2020 – Present
- Master of Science, Pharmacology and Toxicology 2024 Candidate
University of California: Irvine September 2012 – June 2016
- Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science - School of Biological Sciences
Work Experience
University of California, Irvine Medical Center
Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center (CDDC) – Orange, CA, November 2017 – April 2020
- Gastroenterology Endoscopy Technician
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH) – Irvine, CA, August 2016 – November 2017
- Exercise Physiologist
Shoreline Ambulance LLC, Orange County Station – Westminster, CA. October 2013 – March 2016
- Emergency Medical Technician
Publications
Nguyen, S., Torralba, E. J., Clark, N., Lesch, H., Layba, C., (2022). Endograft control of hemorrhage from traumatic avulsion of multiple intercostal arteries. The American Surgeon, September 2022, DOI: Pending
Torralba, E. J., Suraweera, D., Park, S. (2019). Rectal Endometriosis: An Atypical Presentation. American Journal of Gastroenterology, October 2019 - Volume 114 - Issue - p S913 DOI: 10.14309/01.ajg.0000596056.28575.33
Hashimoto, R., Torralba, E. J., Xiaodong, L. (2019). Diffuse Gastric Xanthomatosis. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2019.07.064
Mai, D., Hashimoto, R., Yu, A., Torralba, E. J., Tran, E., Chehade, N. E. H., ... & Samarasena, J. (2019). Successful Curative Cryoablation of an Esophageal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. ACG Case Reports Journal, 6(6), 1-3. DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000076
Hashimoto, R., Mai, D., Torralba, E. J., Allen, R. Y., Lee, D. P., & Samarasena, J. (2018). Esophageal Ulceration Following Mitomycin C Application for Benign Refractory Stricture: 1801. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 113, S1025-S1026. DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000076
Torralba, E., Mai, D., Lee, D., & Samarasena, J. (2018). Perforation During Underwater Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of a Large Sessile Polyp with Successful Endoscopic Management. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 113.
Samarasena, J., Allen, R. Y., Torralba, E. J., Mai, D., Lee, D. P., Moosvi, Z., ... & Karnes, W. (2018). Artificial Intelligence Can Accurately Detect Tools Used During Colonoscopy: Another Step Forward Toward Autonomous Report Writing: Presidential Poster Award: 1075. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 113, S619-S620. DOI:10.14309/00000434-201810001-01075
Posters and Presentations
Posters
Torralba, E.J., Fursmidt, R., Short, R., Tips and Tricks: Pneumo- and Hydrodissection for Protection of Sensitive Thoracic Structures During Thermal Ablation of Lung Masses Under Moderate Sedation. Poster presented at: Society of Interventional Oncology (SIO) Annual Scientific Meeting 2023; January 2023; Washington, D.C.
Torralba, E.J., Zhang, W., Brown, E., A Novel Method for Non-invasive Medical Imaging of Thermal Burn Injuries Utilizing Millimeter Wave and Terahertz Technology. Poster presented at: American Medical Association Research Challenge Competition 2022; October 2022; Virtual.
Torralba, E.J., Kunzelman, J., Silva, A.M., Parmelee, D., Silva, A.C., Pilot Study: Integrating of Abdominal Imaging into a Gross Anatomy Medical School Curriculum. Poster presented at: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Research Symposium 2022; May 2022; Dayton,OH.
Torralba, E.J., Zhang, W., Brown, E., Utilization of 95GHz Millimeter Wave Reflectometer for Differentiation of Thermal Burn Injuries. Poster presented at: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Research Symposium 2022; May 2022; Dayton, OH.
Torralba, E.J., Kunzelman, J., Silva, A.M., Parmelee, D., Silva, A.C., Integration of Abdominal Imaging into a Gross Anatomy Medical School Curriculum. Poster presented at: European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR) 2022; May 2022; Libson, Portugal, Europe.
Torralba, E.J., Travers, J.B., Utilization of Fractionated Laser Resurfacing (FLR) For The Prevention of Non-melanoma Skin Cancer in Geriatric Skin. Poster presented at: Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association National Conference 2022; January 2022; Columbus, OH.
Silva, A., Torralba, E.J., Silva, A., Assessing The Impact of Radiology Integration During Gross Anatomy Curriculum On Diversity In Medical Student Perceptions and Interest. Poster presented at: Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2021; December 2021; Chicago, IL.
Torralba, E.J., Zhang, W., Brown, E., Travers, J.B., Non-Invasive Medical Imaging Utilizing 95GHz Millimeter Wave Reflectometers. Poster presented at: Wright State University College of Science and Mathematics Research Festival 2021; October 2021; Dayton, OH.
Amen, M., Torralba, E.J., Vuppuluri, N., Akbar, S., Valencia, & D., Nazir, R. Heart-Hand Syndrome? A Rare Case of Holt-Oram Syndrome (HOS). Poster presented at: 2021 DAGMEC 21st Annual Virginia C. Wood Resident Research Forum; May 2021; Virtual - Dayton, OH.
Torralba, E.J., Tan, K., & Gratzle, J. Radiation Safety in the Gastroenterology Unit. Poster presented at: 2020 Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates National Conference; October 2020; Virtual – Louisville, KT. Third Place Education Poster Award.
Centeno, E., & Torralba, E.J., Flip or Flop: Endoflip for Evaluation of GI Disorders. Poster presented at: 2020 Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates National Conference; October 2020; Virtual – Louisville, KT.
Torralba, E.J., & Brock, S., Endoscopic Ultrasound-Directed Trans-gastric ERCP (EDGE): Bridging The Gap. Poster presented at: 2019 Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates National Conference; May 2019; Portland, OR.
Yeh, L., Hang, P., & Torralba, E.J. Transurethral Enteric Feeding Tube Placement (TEFT). Poster presented at: 2019 Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates National Conference; May 2019; Portland, OR.
Centeno, E., Landayan, M.G., Alejaga, J., & Torralba, E.J. Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection (EFTR): The Cut and Close. Poster presented at: 2019 Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates National Conference; May 2019; Portland, OR.
Torralba, E.J., Duminda, S., Park, S. Rectal Endometriosis: An Atypical Presentation. Poster presented at: 2019 American College of Gastroenterology 2019 National Conference; May 2019; San Antonio, TX.
Torralba, E.J., Mai, D., Lee, D., Perforation During Underwater Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of a Large Sessile Polyp with Successful Endoscopic Management. Poster presented at: 2018 American College of Gastroenterology National Conference; October 2018; Philadelphia, PA.
Hashimoto, R., Mai, D., Torralba, E. J., Allen, R. Y., Lee, D. P., & Samarasena, J. Esophageal Ulceration Following Mitomycin C Application for Benign Refractory Stricture. Poster presented at: 2018 American College of Gastroenterology National Conference; October 2018; Philadelphia, PA.
Mai, D., Hashimoto, R., Yu, A., Torralba, E. J., Tran, E., Chehade, N. E. H., ... & Samarasena, J. Successful Curative Cryoablation of an Esophageal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. Poster presented at: 2018 American College of Gastroenterology National Conference; October 2018; Philadelphia, PA.
Samarasena, J., Allen, R. Y., Torralba, E. J., Mai, D., Lee, D. P., Moosvi, Z., ... & Karnes, W. Artificial Intelligence Can Accurately Detect Tools Used During Colonoscopy: Another Step Forward Toward Autonomous Report Writing. Poster presented at: 2018 American College of Gastroenterology National Conference; October 2018; Philadelphia, PA. Presidential Poster Award
Oral
Torralba, E.J., Gilbert, M., Fursmidt, R., Fisher, G., Short, R., INtegrated System Providing IR/Rad Onc Expedited (INSPIRE) Consultation: Minimally Invasive Nodule Therapy (MINT) Clinic . Orally Presented at: Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting 2023; Medical Student Program; March 2023; Phoenix, Arizona.
Torralba, E.J., Fursmidt, R., Nystrom, P., Malcom, A., Mathis, J., Short, R., Microwave Ablation of Stage IA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers in US Veterans: Midterm Results. Orally Presented at: Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting 2023; March 2023; Phoenix, Arizona.
Torralba, E.J., Gilbert, M., Fursmidt, R., Fisher, G., Short, R., INtegrated System Providing IR/Rad Onc Expedited (INSPIRE) Consultation: Developing a Minimally Invasive Nodule Therapy (MINT) Clinic . Orally Presented at: Society of Interventional Radiology’s (SIR) Biodesign and Innovation Competition; January 2023; Virtual. 1st Place Winners.
Torralba, E.J., Fursmidt, R., Mathis, J., Nystrom P., Malcom, A., Short, R., Microwave Ablation of Stage IA Non-Small Lung Cancers Detected at Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening in US Veterans: Midterm Results. Orally Presented at: Society of Interventional Oncology (SIO) Annual Scientific Meeting 2023; January 2023; Washington, D.C.
Torralba, E.J., Collins, K., David, F., Quality Improvement: Assessing Psychological Safety of Patients and Information Withholding. Orally Presented at: Wright State Physician’s QI in Family Medicine; November 2022; Dayton, OH.
Torralba, E.J., Wolford, J., Debating Debulking: Decision Making in Patients Diagnosed with Stage III/IV Ovarian Cancer. Orally Presented at: Miami Valley Hospital BSOM’s Evidence Based Medicine in OBGYN 2022; August 2022; Dayton, OH.
Torralba, E.J., Injury Prevention and Ergonomics in the GI Suite. Orally presented at: 2019 Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Regional Conference; November 2019; Virtual – Irvine, CA.
Torralba, E.J., & Brock, S., Endoscopic Ultrasound-Directed Trans-gastric ERCP (EDGE): Bridging The Gap. Orally presented at: 2019 Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates National Conference; May 2019; Portland, OR.