Dr. John Tommy Vaughan, Director
Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Radiology, Director of Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Principal Investigator at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute
A pioneer in the field with 45 patents to his name, Vaughan designs and builds the MRI systems that produce high-resolution images of anatomical, metabolic and physiological systems and functions. His inventions, usually licensed by the biotech and medical industries, are found in most MRI systems.
Kathleen Durkin, Administrative Director
Sophia Lopez
BA Student at Barnard College 2026
Majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in History
Barbara Silver Hororwitz ‘55 Scholar of Distinction
Research interests: History of Neuroscience, MRI, mind and brain disorders