Axel W. E. Wismueller

Dr. Axel W. E. Wismüller is a Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester Medical Center. As Director of the AI Radiology Laboratory, he uniquely combines clinical practice in cardiothoracic/body imaging with pioneering research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for medical imaging. Holding MD, MSc (Physics), and PhD (Electrical Engineering) degrees from German institutions, he maintains dual US and German medical licenses and board certifications.

• Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet München (1990-1996)
• Technical University of Munich (MD 1992, PhD 2006)
• Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (Residency 1997-2005)

His research focuses on machine learning and network connectivity analysis in neuroimaging, particularly for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders and multiple sclerosis. He invented the XOM algorithm (patented in US/EU) and developed AI systems for chest radiograph analysis, breast cancer imaging, and osteoporosis diagnostics. His work on large-scale Granger causality has transformed brain network analysis methodology.

Scientific awards include SPIE Senior Membership (2016), NIH/NIDA R01 funding (2012-2015), and NYSTAR public-private partnerships. Supervising over 30 PhD/MSc students across engineering, computer science, and medicine, he bridges clinical and computational disciplines through active roles in ACR, RSNA, and SPIE.