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Kathleen Panagis, Ph.D., is a Lecturer III in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. She holds a B.S. in Bioelectrical Engineering from Marquette University and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Dr. Panagis has also served as a postdoctoral research fellow and an engineering teaching consultant, in addition to her current teaching role. Her research focuses on advanced MRI techniques, including magnetic resonance fingerprinting (MRF) and quantitative imaging methods for clinical applications such as Crohn’s disease, breast tissue analysis, and low-field MRI optimization. Her work emphasizes improving diagnostic accuracy, multimodal imaging integration (e.g., PET/MR), and non-invasive disease monitoring.
Dr. Panagis’s research spans technical advancements in MRI such as phase-based conductivity mapping, coil compression, and three-dimensional imaging techniques. Her contributions to MRF have explored its utility in bowel wall imaging, breast relaxometry, and low-field MRI (0.55 T) applications. These studies aim to enhance repeatability, reproducibility, and clinical relevance of MRI data. She has also addressed challenges in data-driven phase correction and background noise reduction in multi-channel MRI systems.
Her publications reflect a sustained focus on translating MRI innovations into practical clinical tools, particularly in gastrointestinal and oncological imaging. Despite her extensive research portfolio, no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Dr. Panagis’s teaching and consulting roles highlight her commitment to both academic instruction and applied biomedical engineering solutions.
