معرفی
Brenda Bartnik-Olson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology and the Biomedical Engineering Science Division at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. She serves as Co-Director of Research in Radiology and is actively involved in neuroimaging and traumatic brain injury research.
- Institution: Loma Linda University
- School: School of Medicine
- Departments: Radiology, Biomedical Engineering Science Division
- Role: Associate Professor, Co-Director of Research
Dr. Bartnik-Olson holds a PhD from the University of Saskatchewan, completed in 2002. Her research focuses on neuroimaging techniques, particularly magnetic resonance spectroscopy and advanced MRI, to study metabolic responses in brain injury, especially in pediatric populations. She is a key contributor to the ENIGMA consortium, advancing global neuroscience through large-scale collaborative studies on brain injury and disorders.
Her recent publications (2023–2024) highlight her work in hyperpolarized pyruvate imaging, mitochondrial dysfunction in TBI, white matter metabolite ratios, and neuroinflammation. These studies employ multimodal neuroimaging and are often published in high-impact journals such as Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Journal of Neuroinflammation, and JAMA Network Open. Her research consistently emphasizes clinical translation and methodological rigor in neuroimaging.
Dr. Bartnik-Olson has presented at major conferences including the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and the National Neurotrauma Symposium. She is a member of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine, the National Neurotrauma Society, and the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. She has served on the MRI Safety Committee (2014–2021) and as an editorial board member for Neurotrauma Reports (2021).
She teaches courses such as Cross-Sectional Radiographic Anatomy (RTSI 367) and Topics in Rehabilitation (PTGR 518), reflecting her dual expertise in radiology and biomedical applications. There are no indications of awards or formal student advising in the provided materials. Her work is deeply collaborative, often involving multidisciplinary teams and consortia, underscoring her role in advancing neuroimaging science in both adult and pediatric brain injury.
