Peiying Liu

Peiying Liu is a Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. Her research focuses on advancing physiological MRI techniques to study brain function and health.

• B.S. in Telecommunication Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (2003)
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, St. Cloud State University (2004)
• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (2008)

Dr. Liu’s work emphasizes neonatal brain perfusion/metabolism and cerebrovascular reactivity, with applications in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and vascular cognitive impairment. Her publications address MRI validation, neurovascular coupling, and blood-brain barrier dynamics.

Recent articles highlight collaborations in neurodegenerative diseases, pediatric brain injury, and aging-related cognitive decline. Awards include multiple ISMRM recognitions, NIH grants, and honors for academic excellence dating to her graduate studies.

• NIH/NINDS R01 NS109029 (2018–2023): Role - PI (25%), $1.28M total
• NIH/NIA R01 NS115771-01A1 (2021–2025): Role - PI (30%), $1.73M total