معرفی
Dr. Peter Niedbalski is a Research Assistant Professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He specializes in developing hyperpolarized 129Xe MRI techniques for quantitative assessment of lung structure and function.
Education:
- PhD in Physics, University of Texas at Dallas
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pulmonary Imaging, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
- MS in Physics, University of Texas at Dallas
- BS in Physics/Mathematics, Benedictine College
Research Focus: His work bridges basic physics and clinical translation:
- Novel MRI methods for ventilation/gas exchange quantification
- Hyperpolarized 129Xe applications in pulmonary diseases
- Preclinical-to-clinical translation of imaging biomarkers
- Multicenter standardization of advanced pulmonary MRI
Publication Impact: Dr. Niedbalski has contributed to establishing standardization frameworks for pulmonary MRI while advancing fundamental understanding of DNP physics. His recent clinical validation work addresses emerging needs in long COVID characterization.
Professional Leadership: He serves in leadership roles for the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) Pulmonary MR Study Group and Hyperpolarized Media Study Group. His lab collaborates with pulmonology, physics, and industry partners to translate imaging innovations.
