Brian A. Hargreaves

Professor of Radiology (Radiological Sciences Laboratory) and, by courtesy, of Electrical Engineering and of Bioengineering

Bio

Dr. Hargreaves is Professor of Radiology, focusing on body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology development and application, especially breast, abodominal and musculoskeletal applications. He completed his PhD at Stanford University in Electrical Engineering before moving to the Radiology Department in 2005. He directs the Body MRI research group, and co-directs the IMMERS lab which applies mixed-reality visualization to medical applications. Current specific projects include non-contrast breast MRI screening, rapid quantitative knee MRI, and improved MRI near metallic implants, as well as interventional guidance for breast and orthopedic surgery. In addition to research, Dr. Hargreaves teaches two graduate level courses, and lectures in numerous other courses at Stanford. He is a Fellow of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE).

Academic Appointments

Professor, Radiology
Professor (By courtesy), Bioengineering
Professor (By courtesy), Electrical Engineering
Member, Bio-X
Member, Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance
Member, Stanford Cancer Institute

Administrative Appointments

Interim Vice Chair, Research, Radiology (2020 - Present)

Honors & Awards

Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, AIMBE (Mar 2019)
Basic Scientist Faculty of the Year, Stanford Radiology (Dec 2018)
Fellow of the Society of Breast MRI, SBMR (May 2018)
Fellow of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, ISMRM (June 2015)
Biodesign Mentorship Award, Stanford Biodesign (June 2015)
Distinguished Investigator, Association of Radiology Research (Dec 2014)
John Charnley Award, The Hip Society (Feb 2013)
Outstanding Teacher Award, ISMRM (May 2013)
Edward C. Nagy New Investigator, NIH / NIBIB (April 2011)
Thought Leader Award, GE Healthcare (May 2010)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

Editorial Board, Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (2014 - Present)
Board of Trustees, ISMRM (2013 - 2018)
Chair, Web Editorial Board, ISMRM (2013 - 2018)

Professional Education

Ph.D., Stanford University, Electrical Engineering (2001)
M.S., Stanford University, Electrical Engineering (1997)
B.A.Sc, Simon Fraser University, Engineering Science (1994)

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

I am interested in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications and augmented reality applications in medicine. These include abdominal, breast and musculoskeletal imaging, which require development of faster, quantitative, and more efficient MRI methods that provide improved diagnostic contrast compared with current methods. My work includes novel excitation schemes, efficient imaging methods and reconstruction tools and augmented reality in medicine.

Clinical Trials

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Breast Cancer Recruiting
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To compare magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with more well established diagnostic imaging techniques to determine which method best finds and defines breast cancer.

Lead Sponsor
- Stanford University
Stanford Investigators
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High Resolution 3D Diffusion-weighted Breast MRI Not Recruiting
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The purpose of this study is to determine how well a new MRI technique called "High resolution 3D diffusion-weighted breast MRI" detects breast cancer.

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Sumita Sood, 650-723-0618.

Lead Sponsor
- Stanford University
Stanford Investigators
- Bruce Daniel
- Brian A. Hargreaves
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2024-25 Courses

MRI Sequences and Signals
BMP 229, RAD 229 (Spr)
Medical Imaging Systems II
BMP 269B, EE 369B (Win)

Independent Studies
- Bioengineering Problems and Experimental Investigation
  BIOE 191 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Curricular Practical Training
  BMP 255 (Sum)
- Directed Investigation
  BIOE 392 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Directed Reading in Radiology
  RAD 299 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Directed Study
  BIOE 391 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Early Clinical Experience in Radiology
  RAD 280 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Graduate Research
  BMP 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Graduate Research
  RAD 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Medical Scholars Research
  RAD 370 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Practical Training
  BIOE 299B (Aut, Sum)
- Readings in Radiology Research
  RAD 101 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Undergraduate Research
  RAD 199 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)

Prior Year Courses

2023-24 Courses

Mixed-Reality in Medicine
BIOE 206, BMP 206, RAD 206 (Aut)

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