Peoples

People

Daniel Vigneron

Daniel Vigneron, PhD

Principal Investigator

A Professor at UCSF in Radiology, Bioengineering, and Neurological Surgery. He directs multiple imaging research programs, including the UCSF Hyperpolarized MRI Technology Resource Center. His work focuses on developing advanced MRI techniques for functional and metabolic imaging, particularly in brain and prostate cancer.

Stacy Andosca

Stacy Andosca, CPhT

Pharmacy Technician

Stacy compounds sterile HP 13C-pyruvate preparations to support human clinical research.

Jenna Bernard

Jenna Bernard, PhD

HP Data Scientist and Communications Manager

Jenna manages the website, social media outreach, and research database for hyperpolarized (HP) ¹³C studies, helping to promote research efforts and maintain critical information systems.

Lucas Carvajal

Lucas Carvajal, MS

Sr. Development Engineer

Lucas designs and maintains specialized MRI hardware and software for advanced imaging studies.

Jenny Che

Jenny Che

Program Manager

Jenny oversees research operations and grant management, ensuring efficient project execution and supporting the growth of scientific initiatives.

Hsin-Yu Chen

Hsin-Yu Chen, PhD

Senior Bioengineer

Hsin-Yu develops innovative hardware and techniques to advance clinical hyperpolarized (HP) ¹³C magnetic resonance (MR) studies, helping improve imaging capabilities and patient outcomes.

Duy Dang

Duy Dang, PharmD

HP Research Pharmacist

Duy manufactures hyperpolarized (HP) agents to support clinical research, helping advance imaging technologies and improve diagnostic capabilities.

Evelyn Escobar

Evelyn Escobar, CPhT

Pharmacy Technician

Evelyn specializes in compounding sterile hyperpolarized (HP) ¹³C-pyruvate preparations to support advanced clinical research and imaging studies.

Danny Gebrezgiabhier

Danny Gebrezgiabhier

Graduate Student

Danny is a skilled researcher specializing in MRI hardware design and the development of advanced postprocessing techniques. Their work enhances imaging quality and supports innovations in medical diagnostics.

Yaewon Kim

Yaewon Kim, PhD

Senior Bioengineer

Yaewon develops hardware and imaging techniques for hyperpolarized 13C MR studies in cancer research.

Tanner Nickles

Tanner Nickles

Graduate Student

Tanner develops RF acquisition methods and kinetic modeling tools to assess therapy response.

Kim Semien

Kim Semien

Research Center Program Manager

Kim manages operations and finances for the Human Imaging Center at Byers Hall, supporting cutting-edge imaging research through effective resource and facility management.

Jim Slater

James Slater, RPh, PhD

Sr. Research Pharmacist

Jim develops new methods, designs hardware, and leads regulatory efforts to advance hyperpolarized (HP) stable-isotope MRI research, driving innovation in medical imaging technologies.

Cresini Tabaranza-David

Cresini Tabaranza-David

Executive Analyst

Cresini Tabaranza-David is an experienced administrative professional who specializes in supporting and coordinating meetings, events, purchasing, reimbursements, and overall office management. With strong organizational skills and attention to detail, Cresini ensures smooth day-to-day operations and helps teams work efficiently and effectively.