Dr. Lauren O Donnell

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lauren O'Donnell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She completed her PhD in Medical Engineering and Medical Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2006, focusing on the intersection of medical imaging and neuroscience. Her work primarily explores advanced imaging techniques such as Diffusion MRI and Tractography, particularly within the framework of Computational Neuroscience. O'Donnell has an established research laboratory, the O'Donnell Laboratory, dedicated to providing innovative solutions and insights in medical image analysis using techniques related to machine learning. Her contributions to the field have resulted in numerous publications and collaborations, positioning her as a leading figure in medical imaging research.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical/quantitative science One year of Biology with lab (cellular/molecular focus) Two years of Chemistry with lab (Inorganic, Organic, Biochemistry) One year of Calculus-based Physics Upper-level Mathematics (Differential Equations or Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Objectives (800-1200 words)
  • Personal Statement (400-800 words)
  • Three to five letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • Application fee ($75-$105)
Specialization Notes

This entry covers the Medical Engineering and Medical Physics (MEMP) PhD, which serves as the primary doctoral path for HST students collaborating with engineering departments like Biomedical Engineering and EECS. GRE is not accepted.