Peter van Zijl
Professor

Degrees
Ph.D., Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Affiliation 
Chief, Neurosection, Division of MRI Research
Director, F.M. Kirby Research Center, Hugo Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger

Research Areas of Interest
New methodologies for using MRI and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) to study brain function and physiology
Understanding the basic mechanisms of the MRI signal changes measured during functional MRI (fMRI) tests of the brain
Mapping the wiring of the brain (axonal connections between the brains functional regions)
Design of new technologies for MRI to follow where cells are migrating, and when genes are expressed
Development of bioorganic biodegradable MRI contrast agents
Providing a comfortable scanning environment for children, where they can enjoy the experience in the MRI scanner

Honors and Awards
2007 Gold Medal, International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM)
2004 Fellow, International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM)
2003 Chair, Experimental NMR Conference (ENC)
1995 Established Investigator Award, American Heart Association

Publications
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Contact Information
F.M. Kirby Research Center
Kennedy Krieger Institute
707 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Phone: (443)923-9500
Fax: (443)923-9505