Mary Neal

Dr Mary Neal is a researcher at Newcastle University, specializing in advanced medical imaging techniques, particularly 19F-MRI and 23Na-MRI, for pulmonary and musculoskeletal applications. Her work focuses on quantitative ventilation imaging, treatment response monitoring in respiratory diseases, and sodium dynamics in muscle physiology.

• Research areas include 19F-MRI, COPD, asthma, dysferlinopathy, and radiological biomarkers.
• Collaborates extensively with colleagues like Dr Ben Pippard, Professor Peter Thelwall, and Dr Charlotte Holland.

Her publications highlight innovations in accelerated dynamic imaging, image quality optimization, and clinical translation of novel MRI methods for both adult and pediatric populations.