RECENT PH.D. GRADUATES

Ananth J. Madhuranthakam (2006)
Thesis: “Hybrid Elliptical Centric – Projection Reconstruction Acquisitions for Fixed and Extended Field of View Magnetic Resonance Imaging”
Current Position: Senior Physicist, Applied Science Laboratory, General Electric Medical Systems, Boston MA

Harry Hu (2006)
Thesis: “Performance Benefits of Parallel Imaging, Partial Fourier, and Variable Field-of-View Techniques in Fixed and Continuously Moving Table Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Angiography"

Yunhong Shu (2006)
Thesis: "Motion Correction Techniques for 3D MRI Acquired With Elliptical Centric View Order or the Shells Trajectory"

Paul J. McCracken (2005)
Thesis: “Transient-Based Magnetic Resonance Elastography of the Brain”
Current Position: Senior Physicist, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Philadelphia PA

Kevin J. Glaser (2005)
Thesis: “Development of rapid MR elastography techniques for breast cancer characterization”
Current Position: Research Fellow, MR Laboratory, Mayo Clinic

Brian Welch (2003)
Thesis: "Motion Correction Techniques for Magnetic Resonance Imaging"
Current Position: Post Doctoral Fellow, Special Purose Processor Development Group, Mayo Clinic

Alex Dresner (2002)
Thesis: "Characterization of the Mechanical Properties of Tissue by MR Imaging of Strain Waves"
Current Position: Post Doctoral Fellow, MR Research Laboratory, Mayo Clinic

Heidi A. Ward (2001)
Thesis:"Prospective multiaxial motion correction for functional magnetic resonance imaging"
Current Position: Senior Physicist, Applied Science Laboratory, General Electric Medical Systems

Reed Busse (2001)
Thesis:"Interactive real-time MRI: methodological developments and clinical applications"
Current Posistion:Senior Physicist, Applied Science Laboratory, General Electric Medical Systems

Tao Wu (2000)
Thesis: "Investigation of a magnetic resonance imaging guided focused ultrasound ablation therapy system "
Current Position: MBA program, Northwestern University

Sean B. Fain (2000)
Thesis: "Theoretical and Experimental Improvements in the Spatial Resolution of Contrast Enhanced 3D MR Angiography"
Current Position: Assistant Professer , Department of Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Kiaran P. McGee (1999)
Thesis: "Advanced Algorithms for Motion Reduction in Magnetic Resonance Imaging"
Current Position: Senior Associate Consultant, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic

Glenn S. Slavin (1997)
Thesis: "Theoretical and Experimental Advances in Multi-Shot Echo-Planar Magnetic Resonance Imaging"
Current Position: Applications Scientist, General Electric Medical Systems, New York, New York

Christine C. Lee (1997)
Thesis: "Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Its Development into a Scientifically Reliable Diagnostic Tool"
Current Position: Resident, Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic

Josef P. Debbins (1997)
Thesis: "High Speed Interactive Techniques for Thoracoabdominal Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging"
Current Position: Senior Engineer, General Electric Medical Systems, Milwalkee, Wisconsin

Raja Muthupillai (1997)
Thesis: "Magnetic Resonance Elastography"
Current Position: Applications Scientist, Philips Medical Systems, Houston, Texas