Andrew Goertzen

Andrew Goertzen is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manitoba, serving as Coordinator of the PET CT Program. His research focuses on advancing nuclear medicine technologies, particularly in PET imaging instrumentation, neurodegenerative disease biomarkers, and cardiovascular risk assessment. He leads interdisciplinary projects in medical physics, combining expertise in detector design, imaging algorithms, and clinical applications.

Key research areas include:

• PET scanner optimization (dual-layer detectors, Monte Carlo modeling)
• Neuroimaging of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
• Cardiac and metabolic disease diagnostics
• Bone fracture risk prediction via finite element analysis

His work bridges basic physics with clinical translation, emphasizing innovations in hybrid imaging modalities (PET/MR) and radiation safety standards. Recent contributions include developing the CRAX cardiovascular risk tool and improving PET reconstruction algorithms using GPU computing.