Dr. Pierre Levan

Biography

Pierre LeVan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. He received his Ph.D. from McGill University in 2010, an M.Eng. from McGill University in 2006, and a B.A.Sc. from the University of Ottawa in 2004. His research primarily focuses on the development and application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods to explore brain function. Dr. LeVan is dedicated to researching new data acquisition and processing technologies that can characterize both healthy and diseased brains, particularly in the context of neurological disorders such as epilepsy and stroke. His work significantly contributes to the identification of imaging biomarkers for disease diagnosis, prediction of future outcomes, and monitoring the effects of therapeutic interventions. One notable example of his research includes identifying brain areas and states that are vulnerable to epileptic seizures, as well as characterizing the functionality affected by stroke to benefit targeted treatments aimed at optimizing post-stroke recovery. At a fundamental level, his research aims to improve the understanding of how brain function and behavior are modulated by alterations in brain structure and external brain stimulation.

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