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Brandon Schonour presents at the RSNA annual meeting. |
Over the last year and a half, Schonour has worked with research mentor Jae Ho Sohn, M.D., an assistant professor and diagnostic radiologist at the University of California San Francisco. The project aims to identify technical or clinical factors that could predict anatomic image quality degradation in 0.55T lung MRI.
“This work is significant because understanding the causes of image quality degradation at this field strength – such as specific respiration patterns – could inform future research into interventions like breathing maneuvers that patients could perform during scanning to prevent such degradation,” Schonour said. “The ultimate long-term goal is to advance low-field scanning to the point where the generated image quality is consistently reliable, enabling its use in everyday clinical practice for lung imaging.”
Schonour said presenting at the conference gave him the opportunity to sharpen his public speaking skills, learn about the latest radiological innovations that are in the works, network with academics in radiology from all across the world, and open the door for potential future collaborations.
“It emphasized the importance of research in shaping the future of radiology and reinforced my commitment to driving innovation in patient care through imaging,” he said. “The feedback and discussions that arose from my presentation have further fueled my enthusiasm for pursuing a career that combines clinical practice with research and technology.”
The RSNA is a nonprofit organization that represents professionals spanning the full breadth of radiologic subspecialties in more than 150 countries around the world. Its annual meeting is the world’s leading radiology forum, offering a robust research and education program, access to the latest medical imaging technologies, and an array of opportunities for professional engagement and career advancement.
