Douglas Kelley

Douglas Kelley, PhD holds the title of Research Associate and Adjunct Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His work focuses on advanced MRI techniques, particularly in ultra-high field (7T) imaging, quantitative susceptibility mapping, and diffusion MRI. He has contributed to innovations in RF coil design, image reconstruction algorithms, and applications in neuroimaging, oncology, and musculoskeletal imaging.

Key research areas include:

• Development of high-resolution MRI methods for brain tumor characterization and neurodegenerative diseases
• Optimization of 7T MRI protocols for phase imaging, T1-weighted imaging, and diffusion tensor imaging
• Advancements in RF coil architectures and parallel imaging strategies
• Applications of quantitative susceptibility mapping in clinical diagnostics

His publications span over 30 years, with a focus on advancing imaging hardware, software algorithms, and clinical applications of MRI technology. Notable contributions include studies on hippocampal atrophy in Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis lesion characterization, and the use of ultrashort echo time (UTE) and zero echo time (ZTE) imaging.

Dr. Kelley has collaborated extensively with researchers in radiology, biomedical engineering, and neurology, contributing to both technical innovations and translational medical research.