Susan Noworolski

Susan Noworolski is a Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and the Director of Graduate Studies for the MSBI program at UCSF School of Medicine. Her research focuses on advancing MRI techniques for cancer and metabolic health, particularly prostate cancer characterization and non-invasive assessment of metabolic disorders. She leads efforts in translating quantitative imaging tools to clinical practice and has pioneered studies on dietary interventions in pediatric obesity and HIV-associated liver disease.

Education:

• Ph.D., Bioengineering, UC Berkeley & UCSF (1999)
• B.S., Biomedical Engineering & Electrical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (1991)

Research Interests:

• Development of MRI methods for prostate cancer risk stratification and active surveillance
• Imaging metabolic health, including fatty liver disease and sleep apnea effects
• Automating tools via machine/deep learning for clinical translation

Her work bridges imaging innovation with clinical impact, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.

Grants & Awards:

• Principal Investigator: MRI-Derived Risk Maps for Prostate Cancer (UC TRDRP)
• Co-Investigator: Tissue-Specific Insulin Resistance in Sleep Apnea (NIH)
• Recognized for Distinguished Reviewing (2011) and volunteer service (2004)

Labs/Teams: Leads the Body Imaging Research Group at UCSF Cancer Center, focusing on advanced MRI technologies and metabolic imaging applications.