Wright, Graham
Investigators
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Graham Wright, Ph.D. [S&W] |
- Senior Scientist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
- Completed his doctoral studies in one of the world's leading cardiovascular MRI research groups directed by Albert Macovski, Stanford University.
- Pioneering research in the measurement of blood oxygen and mapping blood vessels with MRI led to numerous awards, including the Rabi Award from the Society of Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
- Strong independent research program in cardiovascular MRI, recognized most recently by 5-year MRC Scientist Award and Premier's Research Excellence Award.
- Peer-reviewed funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Medical Research Council of Canada, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and the National Cancer Institute of Canada.
- 24 papers and 67 abstracts published or submitted over the last 5 years resulting in 7 patents (4 issued, 3 pending).
- Growing national and international stature in cardiovascular MRI is demonstrated by role as invited speaker at numerous events, advisor to industry (GE Vascular Advisory Board), board member for Cardiovascular Sciences Collaborative Program (University of Toronto), and collaborator with several international universities.
- Interest in translating basic research to clinical practice is demonstrated by funded collaborations with at least 8 clinical faculty focused on ischemic and congenital heart disease as well as vascular disease.