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Thijs van Osch is Professor of Experimental Cerebrovascular Imaging at Leiden University's Faculty of Medicine and Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC). He serves as vice-director of the C.J. Gorter Center for High Field MRI, a leading facility for advanced magnetic resonance imaging research in the Netherlands.
His research focuses on developing innovative MRI techniques to study cerebrovascular function, with particular emphasis on measuring cerebral perfusion and probing microvascular health. Van Osch specializes in magnetic labeling of blood water to create quantitative perfusion maps, and is expanding these techniques to measure additional cerebrovascular parameters like oxygenation and blood-brain barrier integrity. His work spans multiple domains including:
- Biomedical Imaging
- Translational Neuroscience
- Vascular and Regenerative Medicine
- Cerebrovascular Physiology
- High-Field MRI Development
His publication record demonstrates expertise in applying advanced MRI techniques across various clinical contexts, from retinal imaging to carotid artery disease and glioma microvasculature. His research shows consistent innovation in developing quantitative imaging biomarkers for cerebrovascular health assessment.
Van Osch received the prestigious VICI innovational research incentives scheme in 2016 for his project "Breaking through spatial, temporal and physiological boundaries in brain imaging," recognizing his significant contributions to the field.
He is actively involved in teaching across multiple programs at Leiden University, including Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Clinical Technology, Pharmacy, Technical Medicine, and Health, Ageing and Society at both bachelor's and master's levels. His leadership as vice-director of the C.J. Gorter Center positions him at the forefront of high-field MRI research in the Netherlands.
