Research Opportunity in Pediatric Neuroimaging – Medical Physics Department, Bambino Gesù Pediatric Research Hospital

The Medical Physics Department, Neuroimaging Unit at Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital (Rome, Italy) provides a dynamic research environment dedicated to the study of pediatric brain disorders through advanced MRI techniques.

Our research activities focus on:

• Quantitative MRI methods, including Electric Properties Tomography (EPT) and diffusion MRI.

• Microstructural modeling, using frameworks such as VERDICT, SANDI, and NODDI to characterize tissue properties at a microscopic scale.

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, applying neural networks and data-driven algorithms to improve diagnostic accuracy and predictive modeling.

The unit collaborates with clinicians and scientists to investigate a wide range of pediatric neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions, including brain tumors, autism spectrum disorders, rare genetic diseases, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injury.

This opportunity offers a stimulating research environment where fellows can contribute to the development of novel imaging biomarkers, translational applications of neuroimaging, and the integration of physics-based and AI-driven methods to improve pediatric healthcare.