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Todd Parrish is a Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering. His research focuses on advancing neuroimaging techniques, particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and their application to understanding brain function and disease. Key areas include functional neuroimaging, cerebrovascular reactivity, and clinical MRI protocol development.
Research Interests:
- MRI technology innovation
- Neurovascular coupling mechanisms
- Spinal cord imaging
- Cognitive aging and neurodegenerative diseases
- Intraoperative brain mapping
Recent work emphasizes multimodal neuroimaging approaches to study brain networks in health and disease. His studies often integrate machine learning for diagnostic applications and explore the interplay between body physiology and central nervous system structure. Collaborative projects include the HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study and the SuperAging Research Initiative, focusing on resilient cognitive aging mechanisms.
Advances in spinal cord fMRI and functional thermography have expanded intraoperative mapping capabilities. Key contributions include developing quantitative MRI protocols for spinal cord injury assessment and identifying biomarkers for conditions like degenerative cervical myelopathy and chronic post-stroke aphasia.
