Dr. Festus SladeMRI Physicist | Imaging Scientist | Scientific Software Developer
MRI physics · quantitative imaging · signal processing · computational imaging · AI/ML in imaging · scientific software development · translational science
Professional Focus
Imaging Science & Technical Innovation
MRI, quantitative imaging, computational pipelines, and scientific software for advanced imaging and data analysis.
Core Strengths
About
Dr. Festus Slade is an MRI physicist and imaging scientist with a strong background in molecular imaging and quantitative MRI. He has extensive experience building computational tools, imaging pipelines, and scientific software for advanced data analysis and translational imaging. Festus collaborates across academia and industry, focusing on solving technical challenges in imaging science, data analysis, and scientific computing. His work bridges technical innovation and practical application, delivering robust solutions for complex imaging and data problems.
Experience
Founder — CognitoDx
2024 – PresentFounded CognitoDx, a venture focused on innovative approaches in neurotechnology and data-driven healthcare. (Details confidential / in progress.)
Postdoctoral Research Associate — University of Cambridge
2023 – PresentDeveloping advanced MRI and MRS methods, quantitative imaging pipelines, and computational tools for neuroscience and translational imaging. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges in imaging and data analysis.
Postdoctoral Researcher — University of Birmingham
2021 – 2023Led technical development of molecular imaging and CEST MRI research. Built data analysis workflows and contributed to collaborative projects with industry and academic partners.
BASF Collaboration (NMR Methods) — BASF / University of Birmingham
2022Worked with BASF on NMR method development, focusing on technical problem-solving and cross-sector collaboration.
Research Exchange — Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto
2019Contributed to MRI sequence development and computational imaging research as part of an international research exchange.
ISMRM Leadership Roles — International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
2018 – PresentActive in technical leadership and community roles, supporting scientific exchange and technical advancement in MRI.
Projects & Technical Work
MRI Reconstruction Pipelines
Development of robust pipelines for quantitative MRI and advanced image reconstruction, including non-Cartesian and NUFFT methods.
PETALUTE Trajectory Work
Technical work on PETALUTE trajectories for efficient k-space sampling and improved image quality in MRI.
MR Spectroscopy Analysis Tools
Building analysis tools for MR spectroscopy data, including quantification and spectral fitting workflows.
CEST MRI Research
Research and software for CEST MRI, including sequence development, data analysis, and quantitative modelling.
Scientific Computing Workflows
Design and implementation of scientific computing workflows for imaging data, including reproducible pipelines and automation.
Data Pipelines and Modelling
Development of data pipelines and modelling tools for quantitative biomedical imaging and translational research.
DNNKit Framework
A lightweight PyTorch framework for building, training, and documenting deep neural network experiments.
Technical Profile
Programming Languages
Tools and Platforms
Techniques
Domain Areas
Software & Open Source
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