Ralph Weissleder

Weissleder's research centers on new diagnostic technologies to elucidate human biology, which have enabled wide expansion of molecular imaging and diagnostics. He developed magnetic nanoparticle technology for cancer staging, micro-NMR sensing devices for cancer cell analysis, micro-Hall magnetic sensors, micro-plasmon resonance and multiple chemical sensors. His technology has allowed new quantitative insights into drug actions and patient responses in clinical trials. He has written over 750 publications for peer-reviewed journals, which have garnered numerous honors, notably the Millennium Pharmaceuticals Innovator Award in 2003, the 2008 RNSA Outstanding researcher award, and the 2011 European Society of Radiology Gold Medal.