Executive Committee

Gary H. Glover, PhD

Professor, Department of Radiology

Director, Lucas Service Center

Current Interests

My research interests encompass the physics and mathematics of imaging with Magnetic Resonance. Presently, my research is directed in part towards exploration of rapid MRI scanning methods using spiral and other non-Cartesian k-space trajectories for dynamic imaging of function. Using spiral techniques, we have developed MRI pulse sequences and processing methods for mapping cortical brain function by imaging the metabolic response to various stimuli, with applications in the basic neurosciences as well as for clinical applications. These methods develop differential image contrast from hemodynamically driven increases in oxygen content in the vascular bed of activated cortex, using pulse sequences sensitive to the paramagnetic behavior of deoxyhemoglobin or to the blood flow changes. Other applications include imaging of contrast uptake in the breast.

gary.glover@stanford.edu

Office: (650)723-7577 I Cell: (650)302-6902

Garry Gold, MD

Professor, Department of Radiology

Interim Chair, Department of Radiology

Current Interests

My primary focus is application of new MR imaging technology to musculoskeletal problems. Current projects include: Rapid MRI for Osteoarthritis, Weight-bearing cartilage imaging with MRI, and MRI-based models of muscle. We are studing the application of new MR imaging techniques such as rapid imaging, real-time imaging, and short echo time imaging to learn more about biomechanics and pathology of bones and joints.

gold@stanford.edu

Kim Butts Pauly, PhD

Professor, Department of Radiology

Division Chief, Radiological Sciences Laboratory

Current Interests

We are investigating the use of focused ultrasound for neuromodulation of the brain for direct stimulation and inhibition of the brain for preclinical mapping of brain function, reduction of epileptic seizures, and for general study of the brain. We are using focused ultrasound to open the blood brain barrier in order to enhance drug delivery to cancers of the brain. We are also using focused ultrasound to thermally ablate tissue for movement disorders such as essential tremor, as well as for cancers in the body. In addition to the basic science study of neuromodulation and cancer treatment, we are also engineering key MRI methods that enable monitoring these interventions, include MR thermometry, MR-acoustic radiation force imaging, and phase aberration correction using a combined approach of simulation and ultrashort echo time MRI imaging of bone.

kbpauly@stanford.edu