Heidi A. Edmonson

Heidi A. Edmonson, PhD, is a renowned academic and researcher in Medical Physics at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, affiliated with the Department of Radiology. She holds a PhD in Biophysics/Biomedical Engineering from Mayo Graduate School and a BA in Physics from St. Olaf College. Her work focuses on MRI safety, medical imaging technology, and radiological standards. Dr. Edmonson has held leadership roles in national and international organizations, including Chair of the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety, Chair of the ACR-AAPM MR Safety Workgroup, and President of the Minnesota Radiological Society.

Education:

• PhD in Biophysics/Biophysical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering Track, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (2001)
• PhD in Biomedical Imaging/Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (2001)
• BA in Physics, St. Olaf College (1996)

Research Interests: Dr. Edmonson specializes in MRI safety protocols, medical physics standards, and advancing imaging technologies. Her work emphasizes safety in clinical MRI environments, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient care. She has contributed extensively to international standards via organizations like the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and ASTM.

Awards & Honors:

• 2020 Excellence in Quality Julie Cravath Team Award (Mayo Clinic)
• 2011 Educational Exhibit Awards Certificate of Merit (RSNA)
• 2009 Young Investigator Award (NARSAD Foundation)
• 1996 Summa Cum Laude, St. Olaf College

Her professional contributions include over 20 years of active service in committees such as the American College of Radiology (ACR) Medical Physics Economics Committee, the ACR MR Accreditation Program, and the ISMRM MR Safety Education Committee.

Labs & Teams: Dr. Edmonson leads efforts in MRI Safety Subcommittee at Mayo Clinic, the MR Safety Workgroup (AAPM), and the ACR-AAPM Technical Standards Committee. She has pioneered initiatives to standardize MRI safety protocols globally.