Brain Imaging Overview

Leveraging leading-edge brain imaging technology, our faculty collaborate on a broad range of studies to advance knowledge of the brain from normal function to disease states. We use multiple modalities to model neuroanatomy, cerebral blood flow, electrophysiology, and genetic variation, and to track changes in pathologies such as Alzheimer’s. Our mission is to translate discoveries into clinical biomarkers and enhanced diagnostic imaging.

Research Team

Alzheimer’s Disease & Aging

  • James Brewer, MD, PhD
  • Chi-Hua Chen, PhD
  • Anders Dale, PhD
  • Christine Fennema-Notestine, PhD
  • David Hall, PhD
  • Carl Hoh, MD
  • Thomas Liu, PhD
  • Linda McEvoy, PhD
  • Sebastian Obrzut, MD
  • Miriam Scadeng, MD
  • David Vera, PhD
  • Nathan White, PhD

Brain Morphology

  • James Brewer, MD, PhD
  • Chi-Hua Chen, PhD
  • Anders Dale, PhD
  • Christine Fennema-Notestine, PhD
  • Donald Hagler, PhD
  • Eric Halgren, PhD
  • Deborah Harrington, PhD
  • Linda McEvoy, PhD
  • Miriam Scadeng, MD
  • Nathan White, PhD

Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism

  • Richard Buxton, PhD
  • Anders Dale, PhD
  • Carl Hoh, MD
  • Albert Hsiao, MD, PhD
  • Thomas Liu, PhD
  • Miriam Scadeng, MD
  • Shantanu Sinha, PhD
  • Eric Wong, MD, PhD

Cognition & Perception

  • James Brewer, MD, PhD
  • Chi-Hua Chen, PhD
  • Anders Dale, PhD
  • Christine Fennema-Notestine, PhD
  • Donald Hagler, PhD
  • Eric Halgren, PhD
  • Deborah Harrington, PhD
  • Mingxiong Huang, MD, PhD
  • Thomas Liu, PhD
  • Linda McEvoy, PhD
  • David Vera, PhD
  • Nathan White, PhD

Functional Brain Imaging

  • Thomas Liu, PhD
  • Richard B. Buxton, PhD

Neurogenetics

  • James Brewer, MD, PhD
  • Chi-Hua Chen, PhD
  • Anders Dale, PhD
  • Eric Halgren, PhD
  • Linda McEvoy, PhD
  • Nathan White, PhD

Neurological & Psychiatric Disorders

  • Chi-Hua Chen, PhD
  • Jiang Du, PhD
  • Christine Fennema-Notestine, PhD
  • Deborah Harrington, PhD
  • Thomas Liu, PhD
  • Miriam Scadeng, MD

Translational

  • James Brewer, MD, PhD
  • Julie Bykowski, MD, PhD
  • Chi-Hua Chen, PhD
  • Jiang Du, PhD
  • Deborah Harrington, PhD
  • Albert Hsiao, MD, PhD
  • Mingxiong Huang, MD, PhD
  • Thomas Liu, PhD
  • Linda McEvoy, PhD
  • Sebastian Obrzut, MD
  • Miriam Scadeng, MD

Traumatic Brain Imaging

  • James Brewer, MD, PhD
  • Anders Dale, PhD
  • Deborah Harrington, PhD
  • Mingxiong Huang, MD, PhD
  • Thomas Liu, PhD
  • David Vera, PhD
  • Nathan White, PhD

Research Specialties

Radiologic subspecialty research areas are crucial for advancing healthcare because they drive targeted improvements in patient diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.

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At UC San Diego Radiology, we’re leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to sharpen both diagnosis and treatment. By integrating advanced imaging methods and data-driven tools, we’re able to detect disease earlier, tailor interventions more precisely, and monitor progress in real time.

These breakthroughs don’t just improve efficiency—they expand access and personalize care, ensuring every patient benefits from the most effective, least-invasive options available.

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