Hersh Chandarana

Hersh Chandarana, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Radiology and the Department of Urology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He serves as Vice Chair of Radiology Hospital Operations and Analytics and co-director for clinical and translational research in an NIH-funded National Centers for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering program. His clinical specialization is in abdominal imaging, with a focus on oncologic applications.

Dr. Chandarana's research is centered on advancing medical imaging technologies, particularly in MRI. His work emphasizes:

• Development of motion-robust techniques like free-breathing MRI
• Innovation in accelerated imaging methods such as GRASP and XD-GRASP
• Application of deep learning for image reconstruction and enhancement
• Quantitative imaging for functional and pathophysiological assessment
• Improving diagnostic accuracy and patient accessibility in abdominal and prostate imaging

His recent publications highlight a strong trend toward integrating artificial intelligence and advanced physics-based models to accelerate and improve MRI in body and chest applications. The work spans low-field MRI, parametric prostate imaging, and hybrid quantitative techniques, reflecting a consistent focus on making high-quality imaging more accessible and robust for diverse patient populations.

Dr. Chandarana has been principal or co-investigator on multiple NIH and foundation-supported research projects. His leadership in clinical and translational research has led to significant advancements in imaging protocols and patient care workflows. He is actively involved in mentoring researchers and leading a multidisciplinary team focused on innovation in biomedical imaging.

He is co-leading several clinical research studies including:

• Optimization and evaluation of accelerated MRI for prostate imaging
• Advanced diffusion imaging in renal tissue
• 3D Free-Breathing Fat and Iron Corrected T1 Mapping