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Kevin M. Koch, PhD

Professor, Department of Radiology; Director, Center for Imaging Research (CIR); Division of Imaging Sciences

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  • 皇家华人
    Department of Radiology

Contact Information

Education

PhD, Physics, Yale University, New Haven, CT, 2006
BS, Physics, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO, 2001

Biography

Dr. Koch’s research over the past 20 years has spanned a wide variety of MRI technical development efforts. He has specifically centered on the modelling, use, and compensation of subtle magnetic field distortions in magnetic resonance imaging. He now seeks to improve and apply MRI-based tissue magnetism measurements, particularly in cases of injured or degenerative brains. His recent graduate students, Casey Anderson (MS, MCW Biophysics) and Juan Liu (PhD, MCW/Marquette Biomedical Engineering) performed work in his group to improve the capabilities of MRI susceptibility measurements. Together, Dr. Koch and Dr. Liu have developed deep-learning based MRI susceptibility reconstruction methods and are continuing to deploy them in projects focused on neurological disease. One of Dr. Liu’s recent deep learning networks was a finalist for the 2019 International QSM Challenge Competition, which she presented at the challenge conference in Seoul, South Korea.

Dr. Koch also leads the MCW technical team in developing advanced MRI protocols for the human-connectome project (HCP) imaging. Along with Dr. Andrew Nencka, he is the lead investigator on a collaborative project with GE Healthcare to develop and disseminate advanced HCP protocols to the global neuroimaging research community.

Dr. Koch’s background also led to the conceptualization, development, clinical evaluation, and commercialization of a novel approach to MRI metal artifact reduction. This approach, known as 3D Multi-Spectral Imaging (3D-MSI), is currently available as a clinical imaging product (MAVRIC SL) on GE Healthcare MRI scanners. More recently, Dr. Koch continues to develop advanced orthopaedic imaging capabilities, specifically focusing on analysis of MRI signals near metal implants and exploring the use of dynamic MRI of moving joints to quantify orthopaedic health.

Research Areas of Interest

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
  • Brain Concussion
  • Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Diffusion Tensor Imaging
  • Hip Prosthesis
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Knee Prosthesis
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Models, Statistical
  • Neuroimaging
  • Whole Body Imaging

Research Experience

  • Echo-Planar Imaging
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Physics
  • Radiation, Nonionizing
  • Software

Methodologies and Techniques

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Leadership Positions

  • Director, Center for Imaging Research. Vice Chair of Research, Department of Radiology

MCW Program / Core Facilities

  • center for imaging research

Research Interests

Learn more about Advanced Orthopaedic Imaging

Advanced Orthopaedic Imaging

Learn more about Advanced Neuroimaging

Advanced Neuroimaging

Publications

  • (Koch KM, Potter HG, Koff MF.) J Orthop Res. 2025 Jan;43(1):183-191 PMID: 39269140 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85204026806 09/13/2024

  • (Sharafi A, Arpinar VE, Nencka AS, Koch KM.) Skeletal Radiol. 2025 Jan;54(1):57-65 PMID: 38767657 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85193723962 05/20/2024

  • (Vickery M, Lanser E, Koch KM, Pierce D, Budovec J.) Acad Radiol. 2024 Sep 16 PMID: 39289096 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85203967706 09/18/2024

  • (Koch KM, Nencka AS, Kurpad S, Budde MD.) J Neurotrauma. 2024 Sep;41(17-18):2125-2132 PMID: 38251658 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85190264996 01/22/2024

  • (Pahapill PA, Arocho-Quinones EV, Chen G, Swearingen B, Tomas CW, Koch KM, Nencka AS.) J Pain Res. 2024;17:1453-1460 PMID: 38628431 PMCID: PMC11020324 04/17/2024

  • (Sacher SE, Neri JP, Gao MA, Argentieri EC, Potter HG, Koch KM, Koff MF.) J Orthop Res. 2023 Jun;41(6):1299-1309 PMID: 36262013 PMCID: PMC10113607 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85141489625 10/21/2022

  • (Sharafi A, Nencka AS, Koch KM.) ArXiv. 2023 May 25 PMID: 37292477 PMCID: PMC10246087 06/09/2023

  • (Smolock AR, Gogineni V, Koch K, Bradley C, Tutton SM, White SB.) J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2023 Apr;34(4):619-622.e1 PMID: 36596322 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85147584648 01/04/2023

  • (Gao MA, Tan ET, Neri JP, Li Q, Burge AJ, Potter HG, Koch KM, Koff MF.) Magn Reson Imaging. 2023 Feb;96:108-115 PMID: 36496096 PMCID: PMC9929560 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85143658579 12/11/2022

  • (Koch KM, Nencka AS, Klein A, Wang M, Kurpad S, Vedantam A, Budde M.) Front Neurol. 2023;14:1172833 PMID: 37273696 PMCID: PMC10236479 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85161052826 06/05/2023

  • (Neri JP, Koff MF, Koch KM, Tan ET.) Med Phys. 2022 Oct;49(10):6538-6546 PMID: 35953390 PMCID: PMC9588535 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85136898762 08/12/2022

  • (Zarenia M, Arpinar VE, Nencka AS, Muftuler LT, Koch KM.) PLoS One. 2022;17(6):e0269336 PMID: 35653348 PMCID: PMC9162359 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85131243073 06/03/2022

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