James Carr

James Carr is the Drs. Frederick John Bradd and William Kennedy Memorial Professor of Radiology and Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering. He holds additional roles as Professor of Medicine (General Medicine Division) and Chairperson of Radiology. His research focuses on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), coronary CT angiography, and vascular and interventional radiology. He has authored over 399 publications and holds leadership positions in radiology and biomedical engineering.

Education: MD from Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland (1992); Residency at Saint Vincent's Hospital, Ireland (1999); Fellowship at Northwestern McGaw/Northwestern Memorial Hospital (2001). Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Vascular/Interventional Radiology.

Research emphasizes innovative MRI techniques for cardiovascular diseases, including 4D flow MRI applications. His work spans pulmonary hypertension, aortic valve disorders, and heart transplantation imaging. Over 2025-2023, key articles address 3D vortex analysis in pulmonary arteries, cardiac MRI in heart transplants, and hemodynamic evaluation of aortic dissections. He collaborates widely, with grants totaling 82 projects. No explicit awards listed, but his prolific publication record and leadership roles highlight his impact.

Advises no listed students. Leads radiology department operations and wellness initiatives, as seen in ergonomic and team-based radiologist wellness studies. Active in clinical and translational research, with a focus on advancing imaging technologies for cardiovascular diagnostics.