Elizabeth Louie, Ph.D

Elizabeth
Louie
Ph.D
Imaging Research Staff Scientist
Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science
Phone
(615)343-4796

Transverse relaxation and magnetization transfer in skeletal muscle: effect of pH. Louie EA, Gochberg DF, Does MD, Damon BM. Magn Reson Med. 2009 Mar;61(3):560-9

Physiological basis of muscle functional MRI. Damon BM, Louie EA, Sanchez OA. J Gravit Physiol. 2007 Jul;14(1):P85-8. Review.
 

elizabeth.a.louie@vumc.org

My interest is to help develop MR imaging methods in research and clinical settings.

My current project with Dr. Dan Gochberg is to develop CERT imaging methods to detect biophysical and biochemical changes in muscle and cancer tissues.

Yuqian Liu

Yuqian
Liu
Senior Application Developer
Phone
(615)936-7322
yuqian.liu@vumc.org

I am managing and developing medical image archive and retrieve software infrastructures, providing support for data access.

Fei Liu

Fei
Liu
Ph.D
Radiochemist II
Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science
fei.liu@vumc.org

I am interested in the design and synthesis of small molecules and radiolabeling with C-11, F-18 as well as Tc-99m as novel radioligands for PET/SPECT imaging use.

My research efforts are towards radiotracers production for preclinical studies and performance radiotracers production for clinical use related to activities in compliance with protocols and cGMP and FDA regulations.

Jiro Kusunose

Jiro
Kusunose
Ph.D
Imaging Resident Staff Scientist
Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science

Kusunose J, Caskey C, Fast, low frequency plane-wave imaging for ultrasound contrast imaging. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, 2018 Oct; 44(10):2131-2142

Ilovitsh T, Ilovitsh A, Foiret J, Caskey C, Kusunose J, Fite B, Zhang H, Mahakian L, Tam S, Butts-Pauly K, Qin S & Ferrara K, Enhanced microbubble contrast agent oscillation following 250 kHz insonation. Scientific Reports volume 8, Article number: 16347 (2018)

Kusunose J, Zhang H, Gagnon MK, Pan T, Simon SI, Ferrara KW: Microfluidic system for facilitated quantification of nanoparticle accumulation to cells under laminar flow. Ann Biomed Eng 2013, 41:89-99.

jiro.kusunose@vumc.org

My research focus is on diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound using contrast agents, as well image-guided cancer therapy and neuromodulation.

My current projects include using image-guided ultrasound to increase particle delivery to breast tumors, as well as using focused ultrasound to illicit neuronal activation in brain

Clair Jones

Clair
Jones
RT(R)(CT),(MR)
Senior Imaging Research Technologist
Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science
Phone
(615)936-7253
clair.d.kurtenbach@vumc.org

I enjoy being involved in Human Imaging studies. Each study is unique and interesting, offering great new data. I am constantly being amazed by the creativity coming from each of the groups, and have truly enjoyed my time working with them.

I screen and position participants and perform research MR protocols. I also provide MR technologist services and support for Investigators and research staff.

Joshua Hageman

Joshua
Hageman
RT(R)(CT),(MR), MRSO(MRSC)
Imaging Research Technologist
Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science
Phone
(615)936-7253
joshua.hageman@vumc.org

Nancy Hagans

Nancy
Hagans
Business Process Manager
Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science
Phone
(615)322-8359
nancy.m.hagans@vumc.org

I enjoy all the people. Since there are many people working here from other countries, I like to learn about their home countries. My goal is to make sure that their experience at the VUIIS is a pleasant and productive one.

My job is to make sure that the day to day operations of the VUIIS run smoothly

Anna Fisher

Anna
Fisher
CNMT, NMTCB(CT), PET
Senior Imaging Research Technologist
Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science
Phone
(615)875-3699
anna.e.fisher@vumc.org

Working at VUIIS provides an environment of perpetual learning and growth in the world of research. My focus in PET/CT imaging allows me to apply my clinical knowledge of nuclear medicine to help participants and investigators in preclinical trial studies.

I am responsible for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals for PET studies at VUIIS. I also provide PET/CT imaging services and support to clinical trial participants, research staff and investigators.

Will Duett

William
Duett
Application Developer
Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science
Phone
(615)875-8577
william.e.duett@vumc.org

Gary Drake

Gary
Drake
Senior Imaging Design Engineer
Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science
gary.r.drake@vumc.org

I like the collaborative environment that I have experienced at VUIIS.

I help with the maintenance of imaging systems and design of supporting hardware.