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Yongjun Kwak, Ph.D.

Dr. Kwak was a research fellow in Dr. Nezafat's laboratory from 2011-2014. He subsequently joined Samsung Electronics in South Korea as a Senior Engineer. Most recently, he joined Intel Corporation in Oregon in 2017, where he works as a Systems Engineer. During his time at BIDMC, he first-authored...

Clinical Study Information

Procedure: Participation in our study involves a one-time visit to our center. When you arrive, we will review the MRI safety form, scan procedure, informed consent form, and have you fill out a research payment form. We will then have you change into a hospital gown and pants. Please remember to...

Mehmet Akcakaya, Ph.D.

Dr. Akcakaya was a research fellow from 2010-2012 and an Instructor of Medicine from 2012 to 2015 in Dr. Nezafat's laboratory. He subsequently joined the University of Minesotta as an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering. Dr. Akcakaya led development of accelerated imaging with compressed...

Sebastian Weingartner, Ph.D.

Dr. Weingartner was a research fellow from 2012-2015 in Dr. Nezafat's laboratory, and completed his Ph.D. thesis under the supervision of Dr. Nezafat at BIDMC and Dr. Lothar R. Shad at the University of Heidelberg. His research interests include development of novel methods for quantitative...

Charlene Liew, M.D.

Dr. Liew was a research fellow in Dr. Nezafat's laboratory from 2015-2016. She subsequently joined the Department of Radiology at Changi General Hospial in Singapore as a radiologist. During her time at BIDMC, she first-authored multiple publications and was the recipient of the Best Oral...

Javid Alakbarli, M.D.

Dr. Alakbarli was a research fellow in Dr. Nezafat's laboratory in 2015. He subsequently joined the New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center as an Internal Medicine resident physician. During his time at BIDMC, he co-authored multiple publications under Dr. Nezafat's mentorship. Selected...

Is there any risk to having an MRI?

MRI is considered very safe, and no health risks associated with the machine's magnetic field have been reported. Individuals with a pacemaker or defibrillator should not have an MRI.