Dr. Daniel Ennis

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Ennis is a Professor of Radiology and Bioengineering (by courtesy) at Stanford University and has over twenty-five years of experience as an MRI scientist. His research focuses on developing advanced cardiovascular MRI methods that quantitatively assess structure, function, flow, and remodeling in both adult and pediatric populations. Ennis began his career as a Ph.D. student in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, collaborating with investigators at the NIH's Laboratory of Cardiac Energetics. Following his postdoctoral work at Stanford, he established an independent research program under the NIH K99/R00 award, focusing on myocardial structure and function. In 2018, he returned to Stanford, where he currently leads the Radiological Sciences Lab and oversees the radiology research program at the Veterans Administration Palo Alto Health Care System. He has published extensively and has developed innovative MRI technologies including cardiac diffusion tensor imaging and methods for quantifying cardiac function and flow. Ennis is actively involved in numerous professional organizations and has received multiple honors for his contributions to the field of medical imaging research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor of Radiology and Bioengineering (by courtesy), Division Chief, Radiological Sciences Lab.

Director

2018-01-01 — Present

Radiology Research • Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System

Oversees growing radiology research program.

Program Director

2023-01-01 — Present

Stanford Translational Biomedical Imaging Instrumentation Training Program • Stanford University

Leads training programs in medical imaging.

Research Space Technology Director

2020-01-01 — Present

Department of Radiology • Stanford University

Responsible for overseeing research space and technology development.

Awards

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Fellow

2020-01-01
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Distinguished Investigator

2020-01-01
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Fellow

2020-01-01
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Outstanding Basic Science Faculty Teaching Award

2014-01-01

Courses

BMP 229 RAD 255 RAD 21Q BIOE 191 BIOE 392 RAD 299 BIOE 391 BMP 399 RAD 399 RAD 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.