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Professor Dr. Moriel Vandsburger

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Biography

Moriel Vandsburger is a Professor at the University of California, Berkeley in the Department of Bioengineering. He specializes in bioinstrumentation and the development of novel molecular imaging diagnostics. His research focuses on quantitative imaging of disease physiology and gene/cell therapies using MRI platform technology. Vandsburger has a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia and a B.S. in Bioengineering from the University of California, San Diego. He has held various academic positions, including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley, and has been a key player in several distinguished roles and awards within the medical imaging field.

Research Interests

Bioinstrumentation Molecular Imaging Diagnostics Quantitative Imaging Disease Physiology Gene Therapies Cell Therapies MRI Technology

Experience

Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley, Department of Bioengineering • Berkeley, CA

Leading research in bioengineering and molecular imaging.

Inaugural Timothy Karen Guertin Endowed Chair Bioengineering

2020-01-01 — 2025-01-01

University of California, Berkeley, Department of Bioengineering • Berkeley, CA

Endowed chair position focusing on advanced bioengineering research.

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — 2025-01-01

University of California, Berkeley, Department of Bioengineering • Berkeley, CA

Conducting advanced research and teaching in bioengineering.

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of California, Berkeley, Department of Bioengineering • Berkeley, CA

Engaged in teaching and research in bioengineering.

Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

University of Kentucky, Departments of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering • Lexington, KY

Worked on research and educational programs in physiology and biomedical engineering.

Whitaker Foundation Postdoctoral Scholar

2010-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Weizmann Institute of Science • Rehovot, Israel

Conducted postdoctoral research in biological regulation.

Awards

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Named Researcher Watch

2015-01-01
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Distinguished Reviewer Award

2015-01-01
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Distinguished Reviewer Award

2014-01-01
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Junior Fellow

2012-01-01
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Summa Cum Laude Merit Award

2013-01-01
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Place, Poster Award

2012-01-01
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Finalist, I.I. Rabi Young Investigator Award

2010-01-01
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Vice President Research Award

2010-01-01
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Finalist, Melvin Judkins Young Investigator Award

2009-01-01

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)

Application Checklist

  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List

Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.