Priyanka Rao

Priyanka Rao serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Medical Imaging Technology within the College of Health Professions at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India. Holding an MSc in Medical Imaging Technology, she maintains an active research profile with 24 publications spanning 2015-2025 and a Scopus h-index of 5.

Education:

• MSc in Medical Imaging Technology

Research Focus: Her work centers on radiation dose optimization, AI integration in medical imaging, CT/MRI advancements, and neuroimaging applications. She specializes in quantitative MRI techniques for neurological and clinical diagnostics, with emphasis on methodological rigor and clinical translation.

Publication Trends: Recent output (2024-2025) shows concentrated activity in systematic reviews of advanced MRI methodologies, including MR fingerprinting for brain imaging, diffusion kurtosis for gynecological applications, and myelin water imaging for neurodegenerative conditions. This reflects a strategic focus on evidence synthesis for emerging imaging biomarkers.

Scientific Recognition: No formal awards documented in source materials.

Academic Activities: While student supervision details are unreported, her collaborative publication pattern indicates active mentorship within multidisciplinary research teams at Manipal.