Misung Han

Misung Han, Ph.D., is a Researcher in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She specializes in developing advanced MRI techniques for musculoskeletal, breast, and brain applications. Her work focuses on improving diagnostic capabilities through novel imaging methods, such as high-resolution structure depiction and tissue parameter quantification in musculoskeletal tissues. She collaborates across departments, including Neuro Imaging and Focused Ultrasound Lab, to advance clinical applications like accelerated perfusion imaging and temperature mapping.

Education:

• B.S., Electrical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (2002)
• M.S. and Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (2004 & 2010)
• Postdoctoral Training in Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, UCSF (2014)

Research Interests: Misung Han's research emphasizes MRI innovation for musculoskeletal disorders, including rotator cuff pathology, osteoarthritis, and bone marrow analysis. Her techniques, such as UTE temperature mapping and deep learning reconstruction, aim to enhance diagnostic precision and quantify disease biomarkers. She also explores accelerated imaging protocols to improve clinical workflows.

Grants & Awards:

• NIAMS K01 Grant (2020–2025): Developing MRI techniques for rotator cuff pathology
• GE Healthcare ISA (2023–2025): Deep-learning reconstruction for UTE imaging
• Multiple Distinguished Reviewer Awards from ISMRM and NMR journals

Labs & Teams: She leads the Musculoskeletal and Quantitative Imaging Research Group at UCSF, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to translate technical innovations into clinical practice. Her work bridges engineering, radiology, and clinical medicine to advance imaging science.