Charles R.G. Guttmann

Charles R.G. Guttmann is an Associate Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School and serves as the Director of the Center for Neurological Imaging at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. His work integrates MRI neuroimaging, genetic biomarkers, and machine learning to study multiple sclerosis (MS) and age-related neurological disorders.

• Harvard Medical School, Associate Professor of Radiology (2014-present)
• Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Director, Center for Neurological Imaging (2000-present)
• Sapienza University of Rome, Adjunct Professor (2016-2017)

Research focuses on:

• MS pathophysiology and progression tracking via MRI
• Development of large-scale image analysis workflow systems with 25,000+ MRI exams
• Creation of SPINE platform for collaborative research and citizen science
• Integration of multi-omics with neuroimaging
• Investigation of white matter lesions in aging and cerebrovascular disease

Scientific leadership roles:

• Chair of ISMRM White Matter Diseases Study Group (2016-2017)
• Secretary of ISMRM White Matter Diseases Study Group (2014-2015)
• Board Member, ISMRM (2006-2009)
• International Imaging Expert for OFSEP (2011-present)

Contributions include:

• Over 180 peer-reviewed publications
• Google Scholar h-index: 71
• Development of MRI biomarker systems for MS and aging studies
• Principal investigator for multiple NIH-funded grants
• Reviewer for major scientific journals and granting agencies