Dr. Jennifer Mcnab

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. McNab is an MRI Physicist focused on the development of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast mechanisms and acquisition strategies to yield new and/or improved images of the human brain in vivo. Over the past decades, she has developed numerous MRI acquisition methods and made primary contributions to the field of diffusion MRI. Dr. McNab has extensive experience with cutting-edge MRI technology, including the world's strongest and fastest human-MRI gradients and highly-parallelized phased-array RF coils for ultra-high magnetic field applications. She holds the position of Senior Fellow at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and is a Distinguished Investigator of the Academy of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research. Dr. McNab's academic roles have included serving as an Associate Professor (Research) in Radiology and as the Director of Industry Collaborations at Stanford University since 2020. Her research interests focus on developing MRI methods to probe brain tissue microstructure for various applications, including improved biomarkers for brain health. She is actively engaged in several projects aimed at advancing the field of MRI technology and its applications in neuroscience.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Fellow

2024-01-01 — Present

International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine • USA

Recognized for contributions in the field of magnetic resonance.

Distinguished Investigator

2023-01-01 — Present

Academy of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research • USA

Awarded for exceptional achievements in biomedical imaging research.

Awards

#

Basic Scientist of the Year

2022-01-01

Patents

Neuro-device localization internal anatomical regions

11,291,852 2022-04-05

Improved Virtual-to-Real Alignment Augmented Reality

11,024,096 2021-06-01

Low Cost, High-Throughput CLARITY Imaging Single-Cell Resolution Axon Visualization

10,641,782 2020-01-05

Courses

NEPR 299 RAD 299 BIOE 391 RAD 280 RAD 399 RAD 370 RAD 101 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.