Brian Rutt

Who is Brian Rutt?

Brian Rutt joined the Stanford faculty as Professor of Radiology effective Jan. 1, 2009. Dr. Rutt, who is the author of more than 120 peer reviewed journal articles, is an internationally recognized expert in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Prior to coming to Stanford, Dr. Rutt was Professor of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine and Medical Biophysics at the University of Western Ontario and the recipient of the Barnett-Ivey Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario Endowed Research Chair. Dr. Rutt has made important contributions in both the basic technology of MRI (e.g., leading-edge work in insertable gradient coils and RF components), biophysical measurements using MR (e.g., combined T1 and T2 mapping using gradient imaging sequences), basic science applications of MR (e.g., the first demonstrations of in-vivo detection of a single mammalian cell using MRI and the use of MR to longitudinally monitor tumor growth deep within tissue starting from a single cell), and clinical applications, especially in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Rutt is especially interested in developing and using in-vivo ultra-high field (e.g. 7 Tesla) Magnetic Resonance techniques to study important human diseases. The increased sensitivity and enhanced contrast mechanisms at these high field strengths should provide insight to unsolved problems, especially in neuroscience and cancer.