Gerald Greil

Gerald Greil is a Consultant at Evelina Children’s Hospital, Guy’s & St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, and a clinical academic affiliated with King’s College London. He serves as Clinical Lead of the Congenital Cardiac MRI Imaging Service, where he integrates advanced imaging technologies into pediatric cardiology care. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research in cardiovascular magnetic resonance, with a focus on congenital and acquired heart disease in children.

His research interests include:

• Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR)
• Diagnostic and interventional cardiac MRI using XMR systems
• 3D image fusion from echocardiography, MRI, and MDCT for surgical and electrophysiological guidance
• Vascular and coronary artery imaging using high-field MRI and novel contrast agents
• Application of reduced data acquisition methods (e.g., kt-BLAST) for ventricular function assessment
• Twin studies to evaluate genetic and environmental influences on cardiovascular disease

The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward non-invasive, high-resolution imaging techniques for congenital heart disease, with emphasis on 3D whole-heart MRI, coronary vessel wall imaging, and functional assessment in single-ventricle physiology. His work frequently involves image navigation, dual-phase acquisition, and contrast optimization, particularly in pediatric populations. Collaborative research with institutions in Germany, the US, and the UK underscores the translational nature of his contributions.

Dr. Greil has contributed to major advancements in CMR protocols and guidelines, including expert consensus statements. His collaborative projects include the development of 3D virtual and stereolithographic models for teaching and surgical planning, particularly for rare congenital defects.

He has supervised and collaborated with numerous researchers and clinicians, contributing to innovations in cardiac catheterization alternatives, stress MRI, and image-guided interventions. His work has eliminated the need for invasive diagnostics in many congenital cases. He leads the Pediatric Cardiac MR Imaging Lab, fostering interdisciplinary research in imaging physics, clinical cardiology, and genetic epidemiology.