Dr. Jakob Asslaender

Biography

Jakob Asslaender is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology with a career trajectory rooted in pure physics applied to radiology. His research team focuses on studying the physics of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and translating advancements in physics into improvements in MRI technology, particularly in the area of quantitative MRI. Asslaender's research aims to investigate the physical mechanisms behind MRI's contrast with various tissue types and pathologies. The team examines contrast mechanisms under clinical imaging protocols, moving beyond controlled laboratory settings to inform the development of biophysical models. Due to the complexity of spin physics within biological tissues, they rely on effective models to approximate the MRI signal and determine how imaging conditions shape model simplifications. Central to their research is the interdependence of adapting MRI methods to biophysical models, which enhances MRI’s sensitivity, specificity, and reproducibility—critical improvements for large-scale studies and applications in artificial intelligence. His primary focus lies in neuroimaging, particularly on imaging organs of the brain.

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