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Bradford W. Gildon, MALS, BSRT, RT(R)

Diagnostic X-ray and Computed Tomography (CT) Labs

Bradford Gildon, MALS, BSRT, RT(R)

  • Associate Professor
  • Program Director, Radiography
  • Director, MIRS X-ray and CT Labs

AHB 3040

(405) 271-8001, ext. 41198

Bradford-Gildon@ou.edu

Education:

  • M.A. in Liberal Studies, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, 2011
  • B.S., Radiologic Technology, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, 2007

Teaching:

Radiography Program

  • MIRS 3133: Radiographic Imaging I 
  • MIRS 3152: Patient Care and Management
  • MIRS 3172: Image Processing and Quality
  • MIRS 3233: Principles of Radiographic Exposure/Instrumentation
  • MIRS 4193: Advanced Radiographic Imaging and Critique
  • MIRS 4192: Integration of Radiography Concepts
  • MIRS 4213: Principles of Vascular Imaging
  • MIRS 4231: Fundamentals of Radiographic Physics
  • MIRS 4232: Advanced Radiographic Physics

Radiation Sciences Program

  • MIRS 3412: Principles of Radiography
  • MIRS 3493: Instrumentation and Safety

Interprofessional Education (IPE) Involvement

  • Dept of Communications Sciences and Disorders; CSD 4890: Special Studies, Balance Treatment
  • Dept of Nutritional Sciences; NS 7542: Medical Nutrition Therapy Practicum
  • Dept of Rehabilitation Sciences; PHTH 8312: Differential Diagnosis
  • CSD, NS, and RS Depts; Dysphagia IPE Workshop
  • Dept of Nutritional Sciences Champ Camp presentation and interactive X-ray lab activity with campers

Clinical:

  • Patient care experiences and perceptions
  • Diagnostic X-ray imaging and CT scanning for human, animal, and cadaveric research
    • Collaborator with the Oklahoma City Zoo and various researchers on OU Health Campus
  • Aspects of type 1 diabetes management

Societies and Organizations:


Member, Alpha Eta Honor Society

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
  • Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology (ACERT)

Clinical/Research Interests:

  • 3D additive manufacturing and clinical applications
  • CT scanning for animal/cadaveric research
  • Patient care experiences and perceptions
  • Aspects of type 1 diabetes management
     

Presentations:

National Platform Presentations

  • Gildon B. Turning Orange: Positivity, Happiness, and Success in your Radiology Life. CE Credit Lecture. 50th Annual Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology (ACERT) National Conference, Las Vegas, NV, February 2025. 
  • Gildon B. A Stint in the Stent Labs: Understanding Cardiac and Specials Labs. CE Credit Lecture. 48th Annual Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology (ACERT) National Conference, Las Vegas, NV, February 2023.
  • Gildon B. R(AI)DIOLOGY: An Intro to Artificial Intelligence and Its Radiologic Future. CE Credit Lecture. ASRT@RSNA (American Society of Radiologic Technologists @ Radiologic Society of North America), Chicago, IL, November 2022. 
  • Gildon B. ACERT Board of Directors Panel Discussion. ACERT Midyear Seminar. Virtual. November 2022.

Peer-Reviewed Poster Presentations

  • Eike K, Ma L, Gildon B.  Navigating radiology with new vision: the use of virtual and augmented reality. 51st Annual Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology (ACERT) National Conference, Las Vegas, NV, February 2026.
  • Gildon B, Yuschenkoff D.  Unlikely imaging in an unlikely patient: CT to rule out cryptorchidism in a Muntjac. 50th Annual Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology (ACERT) National Conference, Las Vegas, NV, February 2025. 
  • Sullivan K, Hiers RD, Gildon B, Estaban Florez FL, Khajotia SS. Impact of dental base resin fabrication method on physical properties. Presented at College of Dentistry Scientific Day 2023, Oklahoma City, OK, April 2023.

Student Research Mentorship

(Manuscripts and Poster Exhibits)

  • Dalton C. Radiology in orbit: innovations and challenges of medical imaging in space medicine. 2026 College of Allied Health Research Day. Oklahoma City, OK, March 2026. 
  • Pham T. Racial health bias of Asian Americans in radiology. Royal Domingo Student Essay Competition Entry. 2nd Place Recipient. ACERT Conference, Spring 2023.
  •  J, Baldwin J, Gildon B. 3D Printing Cost Effective Parts for Nuclear Medicine. Best 3-Minute Flash Talk from Dept. of Medical Imaging and Rad. Sciences. College of Allied Health Research Day. Spring 2022.

Select Publications:

  • Dalton C, Ma L, Gildon B. Radiology in orbit: innovations and challenges of medical imaging in space medicine. Radiol Technol. In press. 
  • Eike K, Ma L, Gildon B. Navigating virtual and augmented reality applications in radiology. Radiol Technol. May/June 2025; 96: 389-393. 
  • Gildon B, Yuschenkoff D. Using computed tomography to rule out cryptorchidism in a Muntjac deer. Radiol Technol 2024 Jul;95(6):397-401. PMID: 39079739.
  • Nedrelow DS, Rassi A, Ajeeb B, Jones CP, Huebner P, Ritto FG, Williams WR, Fung KM, Gildon B, Townsend JM, Detamore MS. Regenerative engineering of a biphasic patient-fitted temporomandibular joint condylar prosthesis. Tissue Eng Part C Methods. Jul 2023; 29(7): 307-320. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1089/ten.TEC.2023.0093
  • Gildon B, Baldwin J, White R. Perceptions of visible body art among radiographers. Radiol Technol. Jan/Feb 2020; 91(3): 223-239.