Ida Blystad

Ida Blystad serves as Associate Professor and Adjunct University Lecturer at Linköping University's Faculty of Medicine, holding dual appointments in the Department of Diagnostics and Specialist Medicine (DISP) and Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV). Her research focuses on advanced neuroradiological techniques for investigating brain diseases across age groups.

Her primary research interests center on neuroradiology with specialization in brain imaging methodologies, particularly utilizing magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography to study neurological conditions in both pediatric and adult populations. Current projects investigate post-COVID neurological manifestations through advanced MRI technology and develop AI-driven classification systems for pediatric brain tumors using multimodal imaging data.

Recent publication trends reveal strong emphasis on translational neuroimaging, with 2024-2025 works predominantly addressing pediatric neuro-oncology through deep learning applications and post-viral neurological complications. Her collaborative approach spans radiology, pathology, and rehabilitation medicine, demonstrating methodological innovation in quantitative imaging analysis.

She participates in the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine (WCMM) strategic initiative supporting clinically-focused researchers, contributing to interdisciplinary projects examining brain changes in long-COVID patients through advanced MRI techniques. Her work frequently involves multi-center Swedish collaborations and integrates epistemological frameworks in medical research.

Blystad operates within the Radiological Sciences Unit (RAD) under DISP, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams investigating neurological mechanisms in post-acute viral syndromes and developing diagnostic imaging protocols for brain tumor characterization. Her laboratory work combines quantitative MRI relaxometry, digital pathology integration, and artificial intelligence for comprehensive tumor analysis.