In-Young Choi

In-Young Choi is a Professor with Tenure in the Department of Neurology at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where she serves as Director of the Metabolic Imaging Unit and the Magnetic Resonance Science Program at the Hoglund Biomedical Imaging Center. She is also affiliated with the Bioengineering Program at the University of Kansas.

• Ph.D.: Biophysical Sciences and Medical Physics, University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN)
• Postdoctoral Training: Center for Magnetic Resonance Research, University of Minnesota

Dr. Choi specializes in advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy (MRS) to identify metabolic biomarkers in neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, and stroke. Her work explores cerebral antioxidant defense systems (e.g., glutathione) and their role in aging and disease progression.

Her research has been recognized by the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, International Society for Neurochemistry, and American Federation for Aging Research, among others. She has held leadership roles in organizing international scientific conferences.

• Editorial Contributions: Volume editor for Advances in Neurobiology and Advanced Neuro Magnetic Resonance Techniques.
• Labs: Metabolic Imaging Unit and Magnetic Resonance Science Program at Hoglund Biomedical Imaging Center.