Orit Glenn

Orit Glenn, MD is a Professor and Director of Pediatric Neuroradiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), affiliated with the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging. She leads the clinical fetal MR neuroimaging program and co-directs the advanced fetal imaging program. Her expertise spans pediatric and adult neuroradiology, with specialization in fetal neuroimaging and brain development studies.

Education:

• B.S. in Biology from MIT (1990)
• M.D. from UCSF (1994)
• Radiology residency at UCSF (1999)
• Neuroradiology fellowship at UCSF (2001)
• Advanced clinical research training (2005)

Research Interests: Her work focuses on advancing fetal neuroimaging techniques to understand normal/abnormal brain development. She collaborates with obstetricians, neurologists, and surgeons to improve prenatal diagnosis and outcomes. Key areas include MRI applications in fetal brain anomalies, neurodevelopmental outcomes, and imaging protocols for congenital disorders.

Awards:

• Outstanding Teacher Award (ISMRM 2013, 2011)
• Philips Faculty Development Award (2005)
• Dana Foundation Clinical Imaging Award (2001)

Grants & Mentoring: Principal Investigator on NIH grants exploring fetal brain development. Mentor to numerous medical students, residents, and junior faculty. Active in clinical research and education initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Leads UCSF’s fetal neuroimaging programs and collaborates with the Fetal Treatment Center. Involved in multi-disciplinary teams advancing prenatal care through advanced imaging innovations.