Linda Knutsson Lab
Linda Knutsson Lab

Advanced MR Neuroimaging

Developing technology to assess neurological changes

We are dedicated to designing new technology to assess tissue changes and alterations in the brain. This is done in collaboration with a large community of clinicians and neuroscientists at institutions internationally. We also strive to provide education in medical imaging, and through the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, we offer a course where the most common clinical imaging modalities are covered.

Research

Relevant advanced MRI methods that we are working with are dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) MRI, dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) MRI and chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) MRI.

Technology

We have access to state-of-the-art MRI technology located at the F.M. Kirby Research Center for Functional Brain Imaging,  Kennedy Krieger Institute. Efficient data analysis is done on dedicated advanced post-processing software.  

Education

Students at Johns Hopkins University can attend our medical imaging course, where medical imaging modalities are introduced. Lectures in advanced MRI methods are also provided nationwide and internationally.

Research and Education

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CEST imaging

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With CEST MRI, solutes with very low concentrations can be detected through the presence of exchangeable protons in groups. Thus CEST MRI is a technique that has a variety of applications. 

Perfusion imaging

Microcirculatory parameters can be measured using Perfusion MRI.  This is of importance in the clinic, for example, when studying neurodegenerative diseases and brain tumors.

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Education

Medical imaging plays a crucial role in research and diagnosis. X-ray, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and MRI are some of the most common medical imaging modalities.

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Dr. Linda Knutsson is a Professor of Neurology (PAR) at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the F.M. Kirby Research Center for Functional Brain Imaging, Kennedy Krieger Institute. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Medical Radiation Physics at Lund University, Sweden. Before moving to the US, she was the MR physics research group leader at Lund University. 

Dr. Knutsson graduated with a master's degree in physics and continued to obtain a doctoral degree in medical physics at Lund University. She has received the Kurt Lidén’s Award from the Swedish Society of Radiation for her research contributions. In 2024, she was awarded Fellow of the European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology (ESMRMB) for important contributions to the development of methods for human perfusion measurement.


Dr. Knutsson has served on many ISMRM committees, including the Annual Meeting Program Committee and the Board of Trustees. She has also been the Chair of the ISMRM perfusion study group. She founded the ISMRM Nordic Chapter in 2011 and has been its president from 2012-2016. In addition, she has contributed to the ESMRMB by serving on the executive board as secretary.

Dr. Knutsson resides on the editorial boards of the journals Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Scientific Reports, NMR in Biomedicine, and Magnetic Resonance Materials in Physics, Biology, and Medicine. She is also an associate editor for Frontiers in Neuroscience.


Linda Knutsson

Open Positions

UNDERGRADUATE


Highly motivated  undergraduates with a keen interest in medical imaging can join our lab. 


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Background in Medical Physics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Neuroscience or a related discipline.
  • Programming experience (e.g. MATLAB) or image processing experience is a plus.


APPLICATION

Email the following to Dr. Knutsson (lknutss1 AT jhu.edu)

  1. A personal statement (1-3 pages) that should include your research interests and why you wish to join our Lab.
  2. Curriculum vitae.

GRADUATE


Dedicated graduate students with a passion and interest in MR imaging have the opportunity to join our lab. 


QUALIFICATIONS

  • BS or MS in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, Biophysics or a related field.
  • Experience and/or coursework with image or signal processing.
  • Medical imaging experience and/or coursework.
  • MATLAB or equivalent programming experience.
  • Preferable experience with MRI. 


    APPLICATION

    Email the following to Dr. Knutsson (lknutss1 AT jhu.edu)

    1. A personal statement (1-3 pages) that should include your research interests and why you wish to join our Lab.
    2. Curriculum vitae.

      POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWS


      We seek outstanding candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in MR imaging. Outstanding graduate students nearing degree completion or junior postdoctoral fellows are invited to apply.


      QUALIFICATIONS

      • PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics,  Biophysics, or a related field.
      • Experience with in vivo MRI.
      • Experience with image or signal processing.
      • MATLAB or equivalent programming experience.


      APPLICATION

      Email the following to Dr. Knutsson (lknutss1 AT jhu.edu)

      1. A personal statement (1-3 pages) that should include your research interest and why you wish to join our Lab.
      2. Curriculum vitae.
      3. Two letters of recommendation.


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