Mark DeLano, MD, FACR
- Chair, Department of Radiology
- Department of Radiology
- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Bio
Mark C. DeLano, MD, FACR, is a board-certified neuroradiologist and professor and chair of Radiology at Michigan State University, with longstanding expertise in advanced MR imaging, diffusion imaging, functional MRI, contrast-enhanced imaging, synthetic MRI, and clinical translation of emerging imaging technologies.
At MSU, Dr. DeLano’s current research focus is directed toward the development of PET/MR as a transformative platform within the Center for Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy. He is particularly interested in applying advanced MR methods to strengthen PET/MR research in oncology and neurodegenerative disease, with an emphasis on integrating anatomic, functional, molecular, and physiologic information to improve diagnosis, treatment selection, and response assessment.
Dr. DeLano’s work has helped advance the clinical application of high-field MRI, quantitative neuroimaging, dose-conscious contrast-enhanced MRI, and cross-disciplinary imaging research in neurologic, oncologic, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal disease. His broader scholarly interest is the convergence of diagnostic imaging and image-guided therapy, using bioimaging to bridge disease characterization, targeted treatment, and measurable therapeutic impact.
Dr. DeLano has served as principal investigator, co-investigator, and site leader for university, NIH, and industry-supported imaging studies, and has collaborated extensively with academic, clinical, and industry partners to move imaging innovation into patient care. His leadership in the CIIGT reflects MSU Radiology’s commitment to building a collaborative bioimaging research environment that connects human and animal imaging, molecular imaging, and image-guided therapies for the advancement of precision medicine.