This is the team behind the Quantitative Neuroradiology Initiative.
Meet the Experts
Prof. Tarek Yousry
Tarek Yousry is professor of neuroradiology at UCL Institute of Neurology, head of Lysholm department of neuroradiology, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and head of the division of neuroradiology and neurophysics. He was awarded the fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists in 2003. His interest focuses on improving treatment outcome through precise identification of anatomic and functional structures, establishing quantitative MR indices of various CNS diseases and defining their histological basis at 9.4T and applying them at 1.5T and 3T.
Prof. Frederik Barkhof
Professor Barkhof is a Consultant Neuro-Radiologist, Professor of Neuroradiology and Scientific Director of the Image Analysis Centre at the VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam. As Professor of Neuroradiology, he is cross-appointed between the Institute of Neurology (Faculty of Brain Sciences) and the Dept of Medical Physics in the faculty of Engineering (Centre for Medical Image Computing). In 2021 I received a Gold Medal from the ISMRM for my contribution of applying MRI in neurological disorders..
Prof. John Thornton
Professor of Clinical Magnetic Resonance Physics UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology.
Dr Matthew Grech-Sollars
Dr Matthew Grech-Sollars is an Associate Professor in Quantitative Neuroradiology at University College London and a Clinical Scientist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Matthew graduated in Electrical Engineering from the University of Malta in 2005 and after working in industry, he pursued an MSc in Biomedical Engineering with Medical Physics at Imperial College London in 2008-2009. He received his PhD in Medical Physics from University College London in 2014. Matthew then joined Imperial College London as an MRI Physicist, while training as a Clinical Scientist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. In 2017, he was awarded an Imperial College Research Fellowship, which he carried out until 2021. Prior to joining UCL, Matthew was Principal MRI Physicist at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, while carrying on with his research activities at Imperial College London and in collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory and the University of Surrey.
Dr Ferran Prados
Ferran Prados earned his Ph.D. in medical image analysis with a focus on Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) from the University of Girona in Catalonia, Spain, in March 2012. Shortly thereafter, in May 2012, he embarked on his professional journey as a Research Associate at the Centre for Medical Image Computing (CMIC) at University College London (UCL). In 2018, he expanded his academic engagement by joining the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC). Over the past decade, Ferran has played a pivotal role in spearheading and supervising collaborative efforts between CMIC and the UCL Queen Square Multiple Sclerosis Research Centre (QSMSC). His work has been instrumental in translating engineering expertise and innovative approaches in medical image analysis into practical applications within the clinical environment. Within the Quantitative Neuroradiology Initiative (QNI), Ferran leads the development, integration of biomarkers, and testing of the QNI reports. His dedication to bridging the gap between engineering advancements and clinical implementation underscores his commitment to advancing the field and improving patient outcomes.
James Moggridge
James Moggridge holds a pivotal role as a clinical scientist at the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where he is managing the integration of reports within the clinical workflow. In this capacity, he contributes significantly to ensuring the effective and smooth incorporation of the QNI reports into the hospital's workflows, ultimately contributing to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.
Other members
The Quantitative Neuroradiology Initiative has greatly benefited from the contributions of numerous researchers and clinicians over the years. Among them: Sjoerd Vos, Olivia Goodkin, Hugh Pemberton, Jiaming Wu, Zoe Mendelsohn, Giuseppe Pontillo, Mohammed Elgwely, Weaam Hamed, Hamza Salhab and others...