Arnab Rana

Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen's School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition with clinical practice in the Radiology Department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Specializes in neuroradiology with expertise in stroke imaging, brain tumor diagnostics, and advanced MRI techniques including Fast Field Cycling MRI. Active researcher leading multiple clinical trials and maintaining strong ties between NHS Radiology and academic research.

Educational background includes:

• BSc (Hons) in Medical Science
• MBChB medical degree
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)

Research focuses on translational neuroimaging with particular emphasis on stroke pathophysiology, brain tumor characterization, and dementia biomarkers. Pioneering work in Fast Field Cycling MRI for brain lesion analysis and hippocampal atrophy measurement in aging populations. Research methodology spans advanced statistical analysis using R software, specialized imaging protocols in PACS systems, and multi-center clinical trial coordination. Current projects investigate biomarkers for traumatic brain injury and refine diagnostic pathways for cerebrovascular emergencies.

Publications reveal strong concentration in cerebrovascular disorders (40%), neurodegenerative imaging (25%), and skull base pathology (15%), with growing interest in emergency department neurodiagnostics. Methodological expertise prominently features quantitative imaging analysis and biomarker validation.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians

Teaching responsibilities encompass MBChB Year 2 neurovascular anatomy lectures, cerebral aneurysm instruction, stroke syndrome education, and serving as a neurosurgical tutor for Aberdeen's FRCS(Neurosurgery) viva course. Active supervision of medical students and radiology registrars on research projects including systematic reviews of meningioma recurrence and glioblastoma presentations. Principal Investigator for Fast Field Cycling MRI studies and named radiologist for major trials (DASH, DexEnceph, TWIST, TRIMETHS).

Maintains active research collaboration through the Aberdeen White Matter Dissection Course and integrates clinical practice with academic innovation through NHS-university partnerships. Current work focuses on validating novel biomarkers for emergency neurodiagnostics and refining imaging protocols for early dementia detection.