Dr. Richard Thompson

Biography

Dr. Richard Thompson is a Professor in the Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Alberta, with a cross-appointment in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. He specializes in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) physics and has made significant contributions to the field of biomedical engineering, particularly in the area of cardiac imaging. Dr. Thompson's research focuses on developing new imaging methods, applications in cardiac imaging, and understanding disease mechanisms related to conditions such as heart failure, diabetes, and cancer therapy toxicity. He holds a BSc in Engineering Physics from the University of Alberta and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, completed at the same institution. His post-doctoral fellowship was at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, USA. Dr. Thompson also teaches graduate-level courses and supervises students in their research projects, encouraging a multi-disciplinary approach to MRI studies. His lab is involved in innovation within medical imaging and aims to improve diagnosis and therapy design by studying various health conditions through advanced imaging techniques.

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