Diagnostic Imaging Sciences Center

Qin Qin, PhD

Director of DISC, Research Professor of Radiology

Our team aims to provide high-level technical expertise and deliver excellent service for research studies both within the University of Washington and beyond.

As a MR physicist, my research focuses on the development, validation, and clinical translation of non-contrast enhanced MRI techniques for MR angiography (MRA) and arterial spin labeling (ASL) based mapping of blood flow, blood volume, and oxygen metabolism.

Dan Zhu, PhD

Assistant Director of MRI Protocols for DISC, Research Assistant Professor of Radiology

The objective of my research is to improve MRI image quality, increase scanning efficiency, and lower costs, through the development and optimization of advanced MRI sequences integrating image acceleration and motion compensation.

Jason Ostenson, MS, PhD

Assistant Professor of Radiology

I support medical physics activities at DISC, including image quality control, study qualifications, sequence harmonization and optimization, and pulse programming needs. My research interests are in MR system performance characterization and rapid quantitative MR techniques, especially in applications outside the brain.

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

Senior Computer 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

I absolutely love working with the faculty and staff in DISC. I’ve worked at UW in various roles at Harborview and the School of Medicine. My unique experiences have helped me garner institutional and practical knowledge about systems and processes. I am a very curious person and will pursue knowledge for its own sake on whatever topic takes my fancy. I am an avid, voracious reader for pleasure and knowledge. Currently, I am interested in the definition of consciousness not only from a philosophical standpoint but also as a physiologically identifiable process and a sociological construct. I’m a non-competitive, non-commercial fiber artist, Spanglish speaking amateur dog handler with some experience in managing working line DDR GSDs and show line Scottish Terriers. .

Former Members

Swati Rane Levendovszky, Former Director
Ken Maravilla, Former Director
Jim Nelsen, Founder and Director