Jennifer S. McDonald, Ph.D.

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• Can Clinical Cardiac MRI Scanning Induce DNA Damage? A Prospective, Controlled Trial Rochester, Minn.

  The long-term goal of this research program is to clarify the potential mutation causing and cancer causing risk posed by clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

• Discovery of Biomarkers Associated with Iodinated Contrast Material Reactions Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of this study is to collect blood and urine specimens from patients receiving iodine contrast for a CT scan, and compare the biological markers in those from patients who have an allergic reaction versus the ones from patients who do not have an allergic reaction.

• Feasibility of Renal Ultrasound Microvessel Imaging in Patients Undergoing Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of ultrasound microvessel imaging to image patient kidneys in vivo.
   

• Implied Preferences for Gadolinium Properties in Patients Undergoing Breast MRI: A Conjoint Analysis Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of this study is to measure the part-worth utilities breast MRI screening patients place on different MRI gadolinium contrast parameters, and to use those data to better understand and deliver patient-centered contrast agents for MRI screening exams.

• Quantification of Gadolinium in Serum and Urine Samples in Patients with No Prior History of MRI Exams Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of the study is to quantify gadolinium levels in the serum and urine of local and nonlocal patients.