Thomas Lindner

Thomas Lindner is a Professor in the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), affiliated with the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on advanced neuroimaging techniques, particularly arterial spin labeling (ASL) and MRI-based perfusion analysis, with applications in cerebrovascular diseases, stroke, and neuro-oncology. He leads efforts to standardize ASL protocols and improve diagnostic accuracy for conditions like intracranial aneurysms and gliomas. Lindner's work bridges clinical practice and cutting-edge imaging technology, emphasizing translational research and collaborative initiatives like the ISMRM Open Science Initiative for Perfusion Imaging (OSIPI).

His studies often involve population-based analyses (e.g., Hamburg City Health Study) and explore socioeconomic factors influencing disease incidence. Lindner also investigates intraoperative MRI methods for pediatric neurosurgery and develops non-contrast-enhanced imaging approaches to reduce patient exposure to contrast agents. His contributions span technical innovations in MRI hardware/software, clinical trial design, and global standards for neuroimaging reporting and data sharing.