Stasia Anderson
About Stasia Anderson
Stasia Anderson serves as the Director of the NHLBI Animal MRI Core at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2005. Her research focuses on high-resolution microimaging, particularly in cardiac functional scanning and myocardial fibrosis imaging in animal models.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Stasia Anderson serves as the Director of the NHLBI Animal MRI Core at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She has held this position since 2005, contributing to advancements in cardiac imaging techniques. Her work primarily focuses on myocardial fibrosis imaging and enhancing visualization methods for delayed contrast enhancement in myocardial infarction in mice. This role involves overseeing research initiatives and developing imaging protocols that align with clinical standards.
Previous Experience at National Institutes of Health
Stasia Anderson previously worked at the National Institutes of Health as a Staff Scientist in the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke from 2001 to 2005. During her four years in this role, she engaged in various research projects that contributed to the understanding of neurological disorders. This experience laid the foundation for her subsequent work in animal imaging.
Postdoctoral Research at Washington University in St. Louis
Before her tenure at NIH, Stasia Anderson was a postdoctoral researcher at Washington University in St. Louis from 1997 to 2001. Over the course of four years, she focused on advanced imaging techniques and contributed to research in the field of biomedical imaging. This experience enriched her expertise and prepared her for her future roles in animal MRI.
Education and Expertise in Chemistry
Stasia Anderson earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Penn State University, where she studied from 1992 to 1997. Her academic background provided her with a strong foundation in scientific research methodologies and analytical techniques. This education supports her current research interests, which include high-resolution microimaging and embryo imaging.
Research Interests and Specializations
Stasia Anderson's research interests encompass high-resolution microimaging and embryo imaging. She specializes in cardiac functional scanning of mice and rats, producing imaging results that are comparable to clinical cardiac MRI. Her focus on myocardial fibrosis imaging and innovative techniques for improved visualization of myocardial infarction contributes to advancements in the field of cardiac imaging.