Gary Zabow

Gary Zabow is a Researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), serving as Group Leader of the Magnetic Imaging Group and Project Leader for MRI Contrast Agents and Probes. His work bridges NIST's Applied Physics Division and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he held positions from 2004 to 2014 before returning to NIST in 2014.

• Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University (2004)
• M.S./M.Eng. in Physics from Harvard University (2000)
• B.S./B.A./B.Eng. in Physics & Applied Math from University of Cape Town (1998)

Zabow's research focuses on magnetics-based sensing, novel micro/nanofabrication techniques, and magnetic microstructures to enhance MRI and NMR technologies. His work includes developing microfabricated contrast agents for cell labeling, high-sensitivity multispectral MRI, and NMR-readable RF nanosensors for embedded sensing applications.

His publications highlight advancements in conformal 3D microprinting, shape-changing magnetic nanoprobes, and multispectral MRI systems, with a trend toward integrating nanofabrication with biomedical imaging. Recent patents center on transfer printing methods for microstructures on uneven surfaces, reflecting his technical innovation.

His expertise spans magnetics, sensors, and nanofabrication, with a strong emphasis on biomedical applications of magnetic technologies. Zabow's collaborations with NIH and NIST demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach to solving challenges in imaging and sensing.