Nathan Yanasak

Dr. Nathan Yanasak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology and Imaging and Department of Radiation Oncology at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University. He serves as the director of radiology resident physics education and interim director of the MRI research facility. He also lectures in the Physics department on computational techniques and astronomy.

Education

• Ph.D., Physics, University of Utah (1997)
• MS, Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1993)
• BA, Physics, University of Chicago (1991)

Research Interests
Focuses on Magnetic Resonance Physics, including quality assurance, artifact mitigation, diffusion imaging, and parallel imaging techniques. His work bridges clinical MRI applications and educational initiatives in medical physics.

Awards

• 2024 MCG Exemplary Teaching Award for Residency Education
• 2013 AAPM Innovation in Medical Physics Education Competition Winner
• Elected Fellow (2024)

Teaching & Service

• Teaches computational physics, astronomy, and MRI physics for radiology residents
• Chair of the Radiology Research Oversight Committee
• Associate Editor for Medical Physics journal

Labs & Teams
Leads the MRI research facility and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on imaging quality, radiation oncology applications, and medical education initiatives.