Dr. Patrick La Riviere

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Biography

Patrick La Riviere is a Professor at the University of Chicago, specializing in Medical Physics. His research primarily focuses on developing algorithms for algorithm-enabled imaging systems that can operate at scales ranging from nanometers in x-ray microscopy to meters in human computed tomography. His work encompasses various themes including dose reduction, material identification, and orientation imaging in medical imaging. Dr. La Riviere has made significant contributions to image processing, computer-assisted tomography, and radiographic image interpretation, thereby enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of imaging techniques used in healthcare. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in Medical Physics from the University of Chicago. Dr. La Riviere has received multiple awards recognizing his work, including the Distinguished Investigator Award from the Academy for Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Research in 2018 and the Young Investigator Award from IEEE in 2005. He has published numerous scholarly articles and has collaborated with various researchers in his field, positioning him as a leader in medical imaging research.

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Awards

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Distinguished Investigator

2018-01-01
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Fellow

2016-01-01
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Young Investigator Medical Imaging Scientist Award

2005-01-01

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Department of Philosophy