Why we exist

We build imaging tools that turn invisible properties of the brain — vasculature, microstructure, function — into measurements clinicians and scientists can act on. Better measurements lead to earlier answers in stroke, aging, and neurodegeneration.

What we want to achieve

Move techniques the full distance: from a pulse sequence on the scanner, through reconstruction and analysis, to results that change how a disease is understood or managed. Our students should leave able to do every step of that loop.

How we work

• Vertical projects. Each project touches acquisition, computation, and a clinical or biological question — not just one slice.
• Short loops. Scan, analyze, discuss, revise. We prefer fast iteration over long planning cycles.
• Shared infrastructure. Code, pipelines, and data are reused across the lab so new projects start from a strong baseline.
• Open by default. Methods, software, and results are written to be shared and reproduced.

Who thrives here

• Resourceful. Comfortable unsticking yourself — reading papers, source code, or the scanner manual until it makes sense.
• Curious across layers. Willing to learn enough physics, code, and physiology to own a problem end-to-end.
• Generous. Helps the next person on the same problem; documents what they learn.
• Reliable. Does what they said they would, and flags early when they can't.

What it's like in the lab

• Weekly lab meeting; one-on-ones as needed rather than on a fixed cadence.
• Most of the week is focused work — at the scanner, at the cluster, or writing.
• We use Calgary: mountains, trails, and a city that's still livable on a trainee budget.

If this sounds like you

See the Recruitment page for current openings, or reach out via the Contact page. The most useful thing you can send is a short note about a problem you'd want to work on and why.