Swati Rane
Director of DISC, Associate Professor of Radiology
My team and I provide state-of-the-art technical support for all studies within and outside the University of Washington. Personally, I am very interested in developing and improving the diagnostic value of functional imaging approaches such as BOLD, ASL, VASO, etc. My research lab website is here.
In my free time, I like to run, read, and spend time with my son.
Tim Wilbur
MR Technologist/Research Scientist and Safety Officer
I am the lead MR Technologist and scan for all studies at DISC. I also design and develop MR accessories (coils, supports, etc.) as needed by the PIs.
In my free time, I enjoy building things with my 3D printer and laser cutter.
Luisana Nazareth Valero Pernia
Phlebotomist
I work as a phlebotomist at DISC, drawing blood from diverse research project participants. My main interests lie in connecting public health and medicine, with a special focus on neurology and health equity.
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, hiking, and running.
Cole Anderson
Image Analyst
As a Research Analyst at DISC I assist with preprocessing and analysis of data, sequence testing/development, and image acquisition. I am interested in exploring and improving BOLD and perfusion imaging techniques.
In my free time I enjoy hiking and backpacking with my girlfriend, snowboarding, watching hockey (Go Kraken!), and playing video games with friends.
Qingyan "Tina" Guan
IT Specialist
I joined the DISC (Diagnostic Imaging Sciences Center) in 2003 and then combined in IBIC (Integrated Brain Imaging Center) since 2015.
My expertise is in computer engineering and IT infrastructure. I maintain and support DISC MR image data repository server, online scheduling/billing system. I am interested in the open science grid.
I like hiking and biking with my kids in weekend. I also enjoy reading book under the sun.
Catharine Delos Santos
Program Ops Specialist
Former Members
Tiffany Dardar, MRI Technologist
Liza Young, Program Operations Specialist
Ken Maravilla, Former Director
Jim Nelsen, Founder and Director