Noam Harel

Noam Harel is a Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Minnesota Medical School and a core member of the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR). His research focuses on advancing neuroimaging techniques, particularly high-field MRI (7T and above), and their clinical applications in neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He leads efforts in developing novel methods for deep brain stimulation (DBS) targeting, motion correction in medical imaging, and segmentation of subcortical structures using AI-driven approaches.

Dr. Harel’s work integrates advanced MRI technologies with neurophysiological studies, emphasizing patient-specific models for DBS lead placement and safety. His group contributes to non-human primate neuroimaging research, advancing comparative models for brain development and function. Key innovations include methods for predicting RF-induced heating in DBS electrodes during MRI and creating brain charts for rhesus macaques.

His publications highlight trends in DBS mechanism elucidation, high-resolution anatomical segmentation, and translational applications of ultra-high-field MRI. While no specific awards are listed, his contributions are reflected in over 100 peer-reviewed articles and active clinical trials. Collaborations span radiology, neurology, and biomedical engineering to optimize neuromodulation therapies and neuroimaging pipelines.