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Dean F Darnell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at Duke University and a Core Faculty member at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center. He holds leadership roles in academic and administrative capacities within the institution.
Education:
- M.S., Duke University, 2015
- Ph.D., Baylor University, 2006
Research Focus: Dr. Darnell specializes in advanced MRI technologies, including high-resolution diffusion MRI, wireless MRI systems, and integrated RF/shim coil arrays. His work emphasizes neuroimaging applications for the brain and spinal cord, with a focus on improving spatial resolution and clinical utility.
Grants & Funding: He leads several NIH and industry-funded projects, including:
- Integrated RF/Shim/WiFi Coil Array for High-Resolution Diffusion MRI (NIH NINDS, 2024-2028)
- Wireless MRI Platform with Cloud-Based Processing (NIH NIBIB, 2024-2028)
- Next-Generation Cortical Column Imaging (NIH, 2019-2023)
Labs & Collaborations: Active member of the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center, collaborating on MRI hardware innovation and clinical translation of imaging techniques.
