Elizabeth Davenport

Dr. Elizabeth Davenport is an Assistant Professor of Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, and Advanced Imaging Research at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she serves as Technical Director of the Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Center of Excellence. Her research investigates subconcussive head impacts in contact sports, traumatic brain injury biomarkers, and neurodegenerative diseases using advanced neuroimaging techniques.

Education:
PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University, BS in Biomedical Engineering from North Carolina State University.

Research Focus:
Dr. Davenport's lab develops MEG and MRI biomarkers for brain injury, analyzing neural network alterations from repetitive head impacts. Her work integrates diffusion tensor imaging, functional connectivity, and biomechanical modeling to understand cognitive outcomes in athletes and neurological patients.

Publication Analysis:
Recent works (2020-2025) demonstrate expertise in MEG signal processing, concussion biomarkers, and neural network dynamics. Key contributions include standardized MEG guidelines (ACR White Paper), microhemorrhage detection in athletes, and computational models linking biomechanics to neuroimaging changes.

Lab Leadership:

• Directs the Davenport Lab focused on quantitative neuroimaging methods
• Leads NIH-funded studies on youth football head impact exposure
• Collaborates with ANSIR Lab and Biomedical Engineering programs