Pål Erik Goa

Prof. Pål Erik Goa is a Professor at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He leads the Norwegian 7T MR Center, focusing on advancing MRI methodologies for clinical applications, particularly in collaboration with NTNU’s Medical Faculty and St. Olavs Hospital. His research emphasizes high-field MRI (7T), diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), and applications in neuroimaging, breast cancer, and prostate cancer diagnostics.

Research interests include developing novel MRI techniques for improved lesion detection, segmentation, and characterization, with a focus on clinical translation. His work spans from methodological advancements in DWI and T2-mapping to multimodal imaging strategies for disease stratification (e.g., Parkinson’s disease).

Publications highlight contributions to breast and prostate cancer imaging, 7T MRI’s enhanced lesion visualization, and the integration of Bayesian methods in tumor classification. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on diffusion models, MRI artifact correction, and MRI-guided radiation therapy.

Prof. Goa’s leadership in the Norwegian 7T MR Center underscores his role in fostering interdisciplinary research and clinical innovation in advanced MRI technologies.