More accurate MRI measurements can lead to better diagnoses and fewer unnecessary procedures. One federal researcher is being recognized for helping make that possible

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton · 30 октября 2026 г. · 9 мин

Doctors rely on MRI scans to make important treatment decisions, but those images are only as reliable as the measurements behind them. Dr. Kathryn Keenan of the National Institute of Standards and Technology has developed tools and methods that improve the accuracy and consistency of MRI results. She's also a recipient of the 2026 Arthur S. Flemming Award. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .