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Allen W Song is a Professor in Radiology at Duke University, with additional appointments in Biomedical Engineering, Neurobiology, and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. He serves as Director of the Center for Brain Imaging and Analysis and is a Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences.
- Education: Ph.D. in Medical Physics from Medical College of Wisconsin (1995)
- Training: Postdoctoral Research at NIH (1996), Assistant Professor at Emory University (1997-1999)
Song's research focuses on advancing MRI methodologies for human brain imaging, particularly high-resolution diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and functional MRI (fMRI) techniques. His work explores the spatiotemporal characteristics of BOLD contrast, neurovascular coupling, and iron deposition in aging/Neurodegeneration. Recent projects include spinal cord stimulation for SCI rehabilitation and LIFUS neuromodulation in stroke.
Key publication trends include applications of integrated RF/shim coil arrays, motion-immune diffusion imaging, and cortical depth analysis in neurodegenerative diseases. His team has also investigated brain network reorganization in autism and cocaine use disorder using graph theory metrics.
- Notable scientific award: NSF CAREER Award (2001) for early career development
He has received fMRI methodology grants from NIH and NIBIB, including projects on wireless MRI systems and neurodevelopmental disorder training programs. Collaborative work spans stroke rehabilitation, cerebral palsy therapy, and psychiatric drug development through the NIMH FAST-FAIL initiative.
