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Moriel Vandsburger
Associate Professor, Timothy and Karen Guertin Chair in Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley
Moriel Vandsburger is an Associate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of California, Berkeley, where he holds the Timothy and Karen Guertin Endowed Chair. His research primarily focuses on developing innovative molecular MRI techniques for cardiac and cellular imaging, aiming to enhance diagnostic capabilities in these areas. Vandsburger completed his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia, where he specialized in MRI methods for assessing heart conditions, particularly myocardial infarction.123
His postdoctoral work at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel allowed him to expand his expertise into MRI reporter gene and cell tracking research. Vandsburger has made significant contributions to the field, including the development of cardiac chemical exchange saturation transfer MRI (CEST-MRI), which enables multiplexed in vivo imaging without the use of contrast agents.13 He is also actively involved in clinical studies aimed at validating these techniques for broader applications in patient diagnostics.3
In addition to his academic role, Vandsburger serves as a deputy editor for the journal Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, further highlighting his influence in the field of MRI research.3
